credit mobilier scandal (1 janv. 1865 – 31 déc. 1869)
Description:
Illegal manipulation of building contracts that people involved benefitted from. Credit Mobilier was a part of a complex arrangement where a few men contracted with themselves for the construction of the union pacific railroad. The manipulators reaped enormous profits but impoverished the railroad in the process.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 1865
31 déc. 1869
~ 5 years