jan 5, 1872 - Credit Mobilier
Description:
involved the Union Pacific Railroad and the credit mobilier of an American construction company in the building of the eastern portion of the First Transcontinental Railroad. Despite it's occurence from 1864 to 1867, it didn't come to the public's attention until 1872 in an attempt to sway voters.
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1865-1900
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