June 17, 1916, Washington D.C. – In a bizarre display of politicking, Colonel Leonard Wood, a stalwart friend of Theodore Roosevelt, is said to have conferred with Republican presidential candidate Charles Evans Hughes. The meeting, a calculated move to unite the two powerful men, has left many wondering if Wood’s influence can salvage Roosevelt’s flagging chances of securing the Republican nomination. Wood, a seasoned army man, cannot participate in the electoral fray, but his endorsement could be the decisive factor in swaying Roosevelt to support Hughes’s candidacy.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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