January 29, 1943, Washington D.C. – In a shocking move, Senator Henry F. Van Nuys (D-IN) has urged Edward J. Flynn to withdraw his name from consideration as Minister to Australia, citing the controversy surrounding his appointment. The Senator’s proposal comes after a heated debate in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, where Van Nuys had voted against Flynn’s nomination.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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