7 sept 1872 año - Credit Moblier Scandal
Descripción:
The Credit Mobilier construction company charged the railroad far higher rates than usual, and cash and $9 million in discounted stock were given as bribes to 15 powerful Washington politicians, including the Vice-President, the Secretary of the Treasury, four senators, and the Speaker and other members of the House.
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7 sept 1872 año
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