On November 13, 1933, Washington D.C. was shaken by allegations of corruption within the Federal civil works relief program. Captain Howard F. Clark, Assistant Engineer, was about to present the District Commissioners with lists of proposals for various improvements, estimated to cost over $2.2 million, sparking concerns of embezzlement and misappropriation of funds.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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