Teapot Dome Scandal (jan 1, 1921 – jan 1, 1923)
Description:
The Teapot Dome Scandal involved Secretary of the Interior Albert Fall, who accepted large sums of money and valuable gifts from private oil companies. In exchange, Fall allowed the companies to control government oil reserves in Elk Hills, California, and Teapot Dome, Wyoming. Essentially allowed oil companies to control government oil reserves.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1921
jan 1, 1923
~ 2 years