US Great Political Scandal

Let’s review the US political history and recall the great scandals that ever happened in the US political arena. There are tons of it but let’s break it down to twenty shocking scandals of all time.

1

This was a scandal, exposed in 1875, involving diversion of tax revenues in a conspiracy among government agents, politicians, whiskey distillers, and distributors. This scandal led to the end of the Ulysses Grant’s presidency.

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- Liquor Ring
- Liquor Scam
- Whiskey Scam
- Whiskey Ring
2

This was an 1831 U.S. scandal involving members of President Andrew Jackson's Cabinet.

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- The Petticoat Affair
- The Eaton Affair
- The Eaton Malaria
- The Eaton Fever
3

Supposed bargain by John Quincy Adams with Henry Clay.

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- Adams Clay Bargain
- Presidential Bargain
- Tax Bargain
- Corrupt Bargain
4

Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Franklin D. Roosevelt, initiated an investigation into allegations of "immoral conduct" (homosexuality) at the Naval base in Newport, RI; the investigators were also accused of homosexuality (1919)

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- Newport Sex Scandal
- Navy Sex Scandal
- Homosexual in Navy Scandal
- Conduct Scandal
5

The first cabinet member to be convicted (1922) was President Warren Harding's Secretary of the Interior, Albert Fall. The scandal was called:

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- Teapot Bribery
- Sinclair-Fall Bribery
- "New Empire" conspiracy
- Teapot Dome scandal
6

He withdrew from nomination to the Supreme Court (1970) after publication of a 20 year old speech: "I yield to no man... in the firm, vigorous belief in the principles of white supremacy." Arrested in (1976) for homosexual advances in a men's room.

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- Harold Carswell
- Estes Kefauver
- J. Parnell Thomas
- Sherman Adams
7

Joseph McCarthy, Senator, made a well publicized and vicious congressional investigation into the supposed spread of Communism in the Army, Hollywood and society in general. Aided by Congressman Richard Nixon (1948-1957)

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- McCarthy scandal
- Hollywood Communism
- McCarthy Communism
- McCarthyism
8

He is a senator censured for financial misconduct and corruption (1967)

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- Thomas J. Dodd
- Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
- Abe Fortas
- Bobby Baker
9

He was expelled from Congress but won the special election as his own replacement (1967)

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- Bobby Baker
- Abe Fortas
- Thomas J. Dodd
- Adam Clayton Powell, Jr
10

He was Richard Nixon's Vice President, convicted of bribery in Maryland and forced to resign. He was replaced by Gerald R. Ford, whom Nixon appointed as Vice President (1973)

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- Spiro Agnew
- Bebe Rebozo
- John N. Mitchell
- Frederick C. LaRue
11

A burglary into the Democratic National headquarters and its cover-up by President Richard Nixon (R) resulted in eleven convictions and the only resignation of a U.S. President (1972-1973).

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- Nixon Scandal
- Nixon Jewelry Violation
- WaterGolden gate
- Watergate
12

Controversial pardon of resigned President Richard Nixon by this President just before Nixon could be tried for conspiracy (1974)

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- Gerald Ford
- Harry Truman
- Jimmy Carter
- Ronald Reagan
13

Briefing book of President Jimmy Carter stolen and given to Ronald Reagan before the U.S. presidential election, 1980

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- “Carter-Reagan Controversy”
- “Carter’s Logbook”
- “Carter’s Book”
- "Debategate"
14

This scandal involving alleged bribery of more than 100 members of Congress by South Korean government. Charges were pressed only against congressmen Richard T. Hanna (D-CA) (convicted) and Otto E. Passman

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- Tongsun Park
- "Koreagate"
- Korean Scandal
- Tongsun Park Bribery
15

Failure of Lincoln Savings and Loan led to Charles Keating donating to five congressmen for help (1980-1989). It was called:

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- Keating power of five
- Keating Loan Scandal
- Keating Scandal
- Keating Five
16

He is a senator, denounced by Senate for unethical financial transactions (1990)and then disbarred. In 1995 he pled guilty to misuse of public funds and given one year probation

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- David Durenberger
- Joseph Kolter
- Hamilton Jordan
- Jesse Helms
17

Treasurer of the United States pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice and tax evasion. Only US Treasurer ever sent to prison (1992).

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- David Durenberger
- Caspar Weinberger
- Alcee Hastings
- Catalina Vasquez Villalpando
18

President Bill Clinton (D) granted 396 pardons at the end of his term, an amount which seemed excessive compared with the 74 granted by his predecessor George H.W. Bush, but not when compared to his predecessor Ronald Reagan who pardoned 393.

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- Pardongate
- Whitewater scandal
- Wampumgate
- Watergate
19

The Bush administration firing without explanation of a number of Republican federal prosecutors which he himself had appointed. It is alleged they were fired for prosecuting Republicans and not prosecuting Democrats.

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- Wandergate
- Republican executions
- Wampumgate
- Lawyergate
20

Bill Clinton’s famous sex scandal involving this woman named:

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- Monica Lewinsky
- Paula Jones
- Kathleen Willey
- Paula Lewinsky

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US Great Political Scandal

Let’s review the US political history and recall the great scandals that ever happened in the US political arena. There are tons of it but let’s break it down to twenty shocking scandals of all time.

This was a scandal, exposed in 1875, involving diversion of tax revenues in a conspiracy among government agents, politicians, whiskey distillers, and distributors. This scandal led to the end of the Ulysses Grant’s presidency.

This was an 1831 U.S. scandal involving members of President Andrew Jackson's Cabinet.

Supposed bargain by John Quincy Adams with Henry Clay.

Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Franklin D. Roosevelt, initiated an investigation into allegations of "immoral conduct" (homosexuality) at the Naval base in Newport, RI; the investigators were also accused of homosexuality (1919)

The first cabinet member to be convicted (1922) was President Warren Harding's Secretary of the Interior, Albert Fall. The scandal was called:

He withdrew from nomination to the Supreme Court (1970) after publication of a 20 year old speech: "I yield to no man... in the firm, vigorous belief in the principles of white supremacy." Arrested in (1976) for homosexual advances in a men's room.

Joseph McCarthy, Senator, made a well publicized and vicious congressional investigation into the supposed spread of Communism in the Army, Hollywood and society in general. Aided by Congressman Richard Nixon (1948-1957)

He is a senator censured for financial misconduct and corruption (1967)

He was expelled from Congress but won the special election as his own replacement (1967)

He was Richard Nixon's Vice President, convicted of bribery in Maryland and forced to resign. He was replaced by Gerald R. Ford, whom Nixon appointed as Vice President (1973)

A burglary into the Democratic National headquarters and its cover-up by President Richard Nixon (R) resulted in eleven convictions and the only resignation of a U.S. President (1972-1973).

Controversial pardon of resigned President Richard Nixon by this President just before Nixon could be tried for conspiracy (1974)

Briefing book of President Jimmy Carter stolen and given to Ronald Reagan before the U.S. presidential election, 1980

This scandal involving alleged bribery of more than 100 members of Congress by South Korean government. Charges were pressed only against congressmen Richard T. Hanna (D-CA) (convicted) and Otto E. Passman

Failure of Lincoln Savings and Loan led to Charles Keating donating to five congressmen for help (1980-1989). It was called:

He is a senator, denounced by Senate for unethical financial transactions (1990)and then disbarred. In 1995 he pled guilty to misuse of public funds and given one year probation

Treasurer of the United States pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice and tax evasion. Only US Treasurer ever sent to prison (1992).

President Bill Clinton (D) granted 396 pardons at the end of his term, an amount which seemed excessive compared with the 74 granted by his predecessor George H.W. Bush, but not when compared to his predecessor Ronald Reagan who pardoned 393.

The Bush administration firing without explanation of a number of Republican federal prosecutors which he himself had appointed. It is alleged they were fired for prosecuting Republicans and not prosecuting Democrats.

Bill Clinton’s famous sex scandal involving this woman named:

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