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Harry M. Daugherty (1860-1941), testifying at the Senate Investigation of the Teapot Dome scandal. His testimony prompted President Coolidge to demand his resignation

Harry M. Daugherty (1860-1941), testifying at the Senate Investigation of the Teapot Dome scandal. His testimony prompted President Coolidge to demand his resignation

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Edwin Denby (1870-1929), was a participant, albeit a passive one, in the Teapot Dome scandal. He was not charged with any crimes, but was forced to resign as Secretary of the Navy in 1924

Edwin Denby (1870-1929), was a participant, albeit a passive one, in the Teapot Dome scandal. He was not charged with any crimes, but was forced to resign as Secretary of the Navy in 1924

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John B. Kendrick (1857-1933), Democratic Senator from Wyoming, was among the first to learn about Teapot Dome oil leasing corruption. With Robert La Follette, he informed Thomas J. Walsh, who ultimately lead the investigations that uncovered the Teapot Dome scandal. c. 1920

John B. Kendrick (1857-1933), Democratic Senator from Wyoming, was among the first to learn about Teapot Dome oil leasing corruption. With Robert La Follette, he informed Thomas J. Walsh, who ultimately lead the investigations that uncovered the Teapot Dome scandal. c. 1920

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Owen J. Roberts and Atlee Pomerene with staff members, after their appointment as special prosecutors of the Teapot Dome scandals

Owen J. Roberts and Atlee Pomerene with staff members, after their appointment as special prosecutors of the Teapot Dome scandals

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Tea Kettle Butte, near Green River City, Wyoming became the visual symbol the 'Teapot Dome' scandal of the Warren Harding administration in the 1920s. Albumen prints from 1860-1870

Tea Kettle Butte, near Green River City, Wyoming became the visual symbol the 'Teapot Dome' scandal of the Warren Harding administration in the 1920s. Albumen prints from 1860-1870

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Oil wells near the historical Teapot Dome petroleum reserve of the President Warren Harding administration's oil leasing corruption scandal in the 1920's. c. 1973-75

Oil wells near the historical Teapot Dome petroleum reserve of the President Warren Harding administration's oil leasing corruption scandal in the 1920's. c. 1973-75

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President Warren Harding and a group including men involved in Teapot Dome Scandal. At far left is Navy Secretary Edwin Denby who mismanaged the Teapot Dome Naval Oil Reserve. In center, behind Harding are Albert Fall and Harry Daugherty. At far right is Asst. Navy Secretary, Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., an innocent but still damaged bystander of the scandal. c. 1921-23

President Warren Harding and a group including men involved in Teapot Dome Scandal. At far left is Navy Secretary Edwin Denby who mismanaged the Teapot Dome Naval Oil Reserve. In center, behind Harding are Albert Fall and Harry Daugherty. At far right is Asst. Navy Secretary, Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., an innocent but still damaged bystander of the scandal. c. 1921-23

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William 'Billy' Burns (1861-1932), testifying before the Senate Committee investigating the Teapot Dome scandal on April 4, 1924. A few days earlier, President Coolidge had demanded his resignation

William 'Billy' Burns (1861-1932), testifying before the Senate Committee investigating the Teapot Dome scandal on April 4, 1924. A few days earlier, President Coolidge had demanded his resignation

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Teapot Dome Scandal, Political Cartoon, 1920's

Teapot Dome Scandal, Political Cartoon, 1920's

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Will H. Hays, former chairman of the Republican National Committee and Postmaster General, before the Senate committee investigating the Teapot Dome scandals, March 22, 1924

Will H. Hays, former chairman of the Republican National Committee and Postmaster General, before the Senate committee investigating the Teapot Dome scandals, March 22, 1924

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Harry F. Sinclair (1876-1956), at mid right, bent forward, with glasses, and Senator Thomas Walsh (far left, behind table), at the Senate Committee on Public Lands and Surveys investigation of the Teapot Dome scandal. March 1924

Harry F. Sinclair (1876-1956), at mid right, bent forward, with glasses, and Senator Thomas Walsh (far left, behind table), at the Senate Committee on Public Lands and Surveys investigation of the Teapot Dome scandal. March 1924

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Secretary of the Interior, Albert B. Fall, and oil executive Edward Doheny in Washington in 1926. The two were indicted in July 1924 for bribery and corruption connected to the Teapot Dome scandal. Nov. 24, 1926

Secretary of the Interior, Albert B. Fall, and oil executive Edward Doheny in Washington in 1926. The two were indicted in July 1924 for bribery and corruption connected to the Teapot Dome scandal. Nov. 24, 1926

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Owen J. Roberts (1875-1955) and Atlee Pomerene (1863-1937) were appointed as special prosecutors for the Teapot Dome scandals by president Calvin Coolidge in 1924

Owen J. Roberts (1875-1955) and Atlee Pomerene (1863-1937) were appointed as special prosecutors for the Teapot Dome scandals by president Calvin Coolidge in 1924

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President Warren Harding and group including men involved in Teapot Dome Scandal. Behind Harding are Albert Fall and Harry Daugherty. At far right is Asst. Navy Secretary, Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., an innocent but still damaged bystander of the scandal. c. 1921-23

President Warren Harding and group including men involved in Teapot Dome Scandal. Behind Harding are Albert Fall and Harry Daugherty. At far right is Asst. Navy Secretary, Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., an innocent but still damaged bystander of the scandal. c. 1921-23

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Tea Kettle Butte, Pyramid Park, North Dakota, became the visual symbol the "Teapot Dome" scandal involving the Warren Harding administration, centered on the secret leasing of federal oil reserves by the Secretary of the Interior, Albert B. Fall

Tea Kettle Butte, Pyramid Park, North Dakota, became the visual symbol the "Teapot Dome" scandal involving the Warren Harding administration, centered on the secret leasing of federal oil reserves by the Secretary of the Interior, Albert B. Fall

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Edward McLean, owner of the Washington Post, before Senate committee investigating the Teapot Dome scandal. McLean lied for Albert Fall, stating he had loaned Fall money, hoping to obscure the real source, the Big Oil executives, Sinclair and Doheny. 1924

Edward McLean, owner of the Washington Post, before Senate committee investigating the Teapot Dome scandal. McLean lied for Albert Fall, stating he had loaned Fall money, hoping to obscure the real source, the Big Oil executives, Sinclair and Doheny. 1924

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John Davidson Rockefeller Jr at the time of the Teapot Dome affair, c1922-1923 (photo)

John Davidson Rockefeller Jr at the time of the Teapot Dome affair, c1922-1923 (photo)

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Edwin Denby (1870-1929), Secretary of the Navy on the steps of the Capitol. His role in the Teapot Dome scandal was passive following the lead of others, and then letting his subordinate, Theodore Roosevelt Jr., to administrate the transfer and take the heat

Edwin Denby (1870-1929), Secretary of the Navy on the steps of the Capitol. His role in the Teapot Dome scandal was passive following the lead of others, and then letting his subordinate, Theodore Roosevelt Jr., to administrate the transfer and take the heat

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Roxie Stinson having her fortune told after delivering sensational testimony at the Senate investigations of the Teapot Dome scandal. She testified in spite of intimidation from Daugherty and Billy Burns agents. Her devastating testimony prompted President Coolidge to demand their resignations. March 1924

Roxie Stinson having her fortune told after delivering sensational testimony at the Senate investigations of the Teapot Dome scandal. She testified in spite of intimidation from Daugherty and Billy Burns agents. Her devastating testimony prompted President Coolidge to demand their resignations. March 1924

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William McAdoo worked in his law firm after leaving the Wilson Cabinet, and among his clients was the Edward Doheny, one of the oil men involved in the Teapot Dome scandal. The association destroyed his chances for the 1924 Democratic presidential nonination

William McAdoo worked in his law firm after leaving the Wilson Cabinet, and among his clients was the Edward Doheny, one of the oil men involved in the Teapot Dome scandal. The association destroyed his chances for the 1924 Democratic presidential nonination

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Holm O. Bursum (1867-1953), was the Republican Senator from New Mexico from 1921-1924, 1921

Holm O. Bursum (1867-1953), was the Republican Senator from New Mexico from 1921-1924, 1921

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Gaston B. Means (1879-1838) testifying before the Senate committee investigating the Teapot Dome scandal on March 14, 1924. Means, in the center right with his head cocked, essentially corroborated Roxie Stinson's testimony. In the 1930's he even claimed credit for Jess Smith's suicide

Gaston B. Means (1879-1838) testifying before the Senate committee investigating the Teapot Dome scandal on March 14, 1924. Means, in the center right with his head cocked, essentially corroborated Roxie Stinson's testimony. In the 1930's he even claimed credit for Jess Smith's suicide

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Teapot Dome scandal jury for Albert Fall bribery trial under supervision on October 9, 1929. After years of investigations and trials, Albert Fall was finally convicted of and sentenced to a year in prison and a ,000. He was a broken man, in ill-health and nearly bankrupt

Teapot Dome scandal jury for Albert Fall bribery trial under supervision on October 9, 1929. After years of investigations and trials, Albert Fall was finally convicted of and sentenced to a year in prison and a ,000. He was a broken man, in ill-health and nearly bankrupt

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Harry F. Sinclair (1876-1956) (center with arms folded) appearing before the Senate Committee on Public Lands and Surveys investigation of the Teapot Dome scandal. Sinclair politely refused the answer questions on the basis of a clever, but thin, legal technically. March 1924

Harry F. Sinclair (1876-1956) (center with arms folded) appearing before the Senate Committee on Public Lands and Surveys investigation of the Teapot Dome scandal. Sinclair politely refused the answer questions on the basis of a clever, but thin, legal technically. March 1924

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Cartoon of Secretary of the Interior Albert Fall (1861-1944), sitting on a rock in the desert, surrounded by tiny oil wells, holding a teacup. During the Teapot Dome scandal, Fall was convicted receiving bribes from leasers of government owned oil reserves

Cartoon of Secretary of the Interior Albert Fall (1861-1944), sitting on a rock in the desert, surrounded by tiny oil wells, holding a teacup. During the Teapot Dome scandal, Fall was convicted receiving bribes from leasers of government owned oil reserves

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Harry F. Sinclair (1876-1956), president of Sinclair Consolidated Oil Corporation, on the steps of the Capitol in Washington D.C. He was the central actor in the Teapot Dome scandal and his eventual punishment, 7 months in prison, only briefly interrupted his prosperous Big Oil career. 1923

Harry F. Sinclair (1876-1956), president of Sinclair Consolidated Oil Corporation, on the steps of the Capitol in Washington D.C. He was the central actor in the Teapot Dome scandal and his eventual punishment, 7 months in prison, only briefly interrupted his prosperous Big Oil career. 1923

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Harry F. Sinclair (1876-1956) smiles for the press as he emerges from the District of Columbia Prison on Nov. 21, 1929. He served seven months for contempt of Congress in the Teapot Dome scandal, after which he returned to Sinclair Consolidated Oil Corporation. He lived to 80 and died rich

Harry F. Sinclair (1876-1956) smiles for the press as he emerges from the District of Columbia Prison on Nov. 21, 1929. He served seven months for contempt of Congress in the Teapot Dome scandal, after which he returned to Sinclair Consolidated Oil Corporation. He lived to 80 and died rich

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Owen J. Roberts and Atlee Pomerene were appointed as special prosecutors for the Teapot Dome scandals by president Calvin Coolidge in 1924. They continued the Senate investigation and brought Albert Fall, Frank Daugherty, Frank Sinclair, and Edward Doheny to trial

Owen J. Roberts and Atlee Pomerene were appointed as special prosecutors for the Teapot Dome scandals by president Calvin Coolidge in 1924. They continued the Senate investigation and brought Albert Fall, Frank Daugherty, Frank Sinclair, and Edward Doheny to trial

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Tea Kettle Butte, near Green River City, Wyoming, was part of the Naval Petroleum Reserve corruptly leased to Sinclair Consolidated Oil Company by the Harding administration, 1872 (photo)

Tea Kettle Butte, near Green River City, Wyoming, was part of the Naval Petroleum Reserve corruptly leased to Sinclair Consolidated Oil Company by the Harding administration, 1872 (photo)

O'Sullivan, Timothy (1840-82)

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Edward Doheny, Oil Tycoon, Implicated in Teapot Dome Scandal, entering Car, Los Angeles, California, USA, March 21, 1923 (b/w photo)

Edward Doheny, Oil Tycoon, Implicated in Teapot Dome Scandal, entering Car, Los Angeles, California, USA, March 21, 1923 (b/w photo)

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Bursum Holm Olaf (1867-1953), once a New Mexican political ally of Albert Fall, joined Progressive Republican resistance to Falls corrupt domination of New Mexican politics. The erosion of Fall's political power in N.M. and his financial troubles, motivated Fall's corrupt dealings of the Teapot Dome scandal. 1921

Bursum Holm Olaf (1867-1953), once a New Mexican political ally of Albert Fall, joined Progressive Republican resistance to Falls corrupt domination of New Mexican politics. The erosion of Fall's political power in N.M. and his financial troubles, motivated Fall's corrupt dealings of the Teapot Dome scandal. 1921

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Warren G. Harding (1865-1923), memorial service in the House of Representatives, on February 27, 1924, several months following his death, and on the eve of sensational testimony about the Teapot Dome oil leasing scandals

Warren G. Harding (1865-1923), memorial service in the House of Representatives, on February 27, 1924, several months following his death, and on the eve of sensational testimony about the Teapot Dome oil leasing scandals

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President Warren Harding and his wife Florence are buried in the Harding Tomb, Marion Ohio. The Harding Memorial Association raised ,000 in donations from more than one million people to construct to tomb in 1926-27. The Harding Memorial dedication was delayed until 1931 by the Teapot Dome scandal

President Warren Harding and his wife Florence are buried in the Harding Tomb, Marion Ohio. The Harding Memorial Association raised ,000 in donations from more than one million people to construct to tomb in 1926-27. The Harding Memorial dedication was delayed until 1931 by the Teapot Dome scandal

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Theodore Roosevelt Jr. with his younger brother, Archie, whose testimony the Teapot Dome investigators helped establish that Harry Sinclair had bribed Albert Fall for oil leases. Jan. 26, 1924

Theodore Roosevelt Jr. with his younger brother, Archie, whose testimony the Teapot Dome investigators helped establish that Harry Sinclair had bribed Albert Fall for oil leases. Jan. 26, 1924

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Theodore Roosevelt Jr. as Assistant Secretary of the Navy in 1921. His political career, tainted by the Teapot Dome scandal, failed. However, during World War II he won a Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroism at Utah Beach on D-Day. Henry Fonda played Roosevelt in the movie, THE LONGEST DAY

Theodore Roosevelt Jr. as Assistant Secretary of the Navy in 1921. His political career, tainted by the Teapot Dome scandal, failed. However, during World War II he won a Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroism at Utah Beach on D-Day. Henry Fonda played Roosevelt in the movie, THE LONGEST DAY

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Theodore Roosevelt Jr. with his younger brother, Archie during the Teapot Dome oil leasing investigations. Archie volunteered to testify about his experience as a an employee of oil man Harry Sinclair

Theodore Roosevelt Jr. with his younger brother, Archie during the Teapot Dome oil leasing investigations. Archie volunteered to testify about his experience as a an employee of oil man Harry Sinclair

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Roxie Stinson, divorced but not estranged former wife of Jess Smith, right-hand man to Attorney General Frank Daugherty, broke open the Teapot Dome investigations with sensational testimony of graft, bribes from bootleggers, and a crooked million dollar oil deal. March 1924

Roxie Stinson, divorced but not estranged former wife of Jess Smith, right-hand man to Attorney General Frank Daugherty, broke open the Teapot Dome investigations with sensational testimony of graft, bribes from bootleggers, and a crooked million dollar oil deal. March 1924

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U.S. Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty under President Warren G. Harding, resigned from his position during Teapot Dome Scandal, Portrait, 1924 (b/w photo)

U.S. Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty under President Warren G. Harding, resigned from his position during Teapot Dome Scandal, Portrait, 1924 (b/w photo)

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Albert B. Fall (1861-1944), Secretary of the Interior for the Warren Harding, accepted bribes for oil leases to the naval oil reserve lands in the Teapot Dome reserve in Wyoming. He was convicted of bribery and served a prison sentence

Albert B. Fall (1861-1944), Secretary of the Interior for the Warren Harding, accepted bribes for oil leases to the naval oil reserve lands in the Teapot Dome reserve in Wyoming. He was convicted of bribery and served a prison sentence

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Edwin F. Ladd (1859-1925), Senator from North Dakota. When he replaced the partisan Sen. Lenroot on the Teapot Dome committee in 1924, Will Hays pressed him to favor Republican Party and end the investigations. 1923 portrait of Ladd as Chief of the Bureau of Chemistry

Edwin F. Ladd (1859-1925), Senator from North Dakota. When he replaced the partisan Sen. Lenroot on the Teapot Dome committee in 1924, Will Hays pressed him to favor Republican Party and end the investigations. 1923 portrait of Ladd as Chief of the Bureau of Chemistry

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Atty. Gen. Harry Daugherty questioned by newsmen as he left a cabinet meeting, Feb. 26, 1924. In the wake of the Veterans Bureau and Teapot Dome scandals, allegations of his corruption were circulating. President Calvin Coolidge demanded his resignation on March 28, 1924

Atty. Gen. Harry Daugherty questioned by newsmen as he left a cabinet meeting, Feb. 26, 1924. In the wake of the Veterans Bureau and Teapot Dome scandals, allegations of his corruption were circulating. President Calvin Coolidge demanded his resignation on March 28, 1924

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Albert B. Fall (1861-1944), taking the oath of office of Secretary of the Interior for the Warren Harding. In office he accepted bribes for oil leases to the naval oil reserve lands in the Teapot Dome reserve in Wyoming. He was convicted of bribery and served a prison sentence

Albert B. Fall (1861-1944), taking the oath of office of Secretary of the Interior for the Warren Harding. In office he accepted bribes for oil leases to the naval oil reserve lands in the Teapot Dome reserve in Wyoming. He was convicted of bribery and served a prison sentence

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Albert B. Fall, Secretary of the Interior for President Warren Harding. He accepted bribes of ,000 from Edward L. Doheny for oil leases to the naval oil reserve at Teapot Dome, Wyoming. Forced from the Coolidge cabinet on March 4, 1923, he was convicted of bribery and served a prison sentence

Albert B. Fall, Secretary of the Interior for President Warren Harding. He accepted bribes of ,000 from Edward L. Doheny for oil leases to the naval oil reserve at Teapot Dome, Wyoming. Forced from the Coolidge cabinet on March 4, 1923, he was convicted of bribery and served a prison sentence

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Harry F. Sinclair (1876-1956), president of Sinclair Consolidated Oil Corporation, on the steps of the Capitol in Washington D.C. He bribed Albert Fall for Teapot Dome oil leases, paid hush money to Harding enemies, paid Harding a fortune for his modest newspaper, MARION STAR, and regularly lost thousands in poker games with influential politicians. January 22, 1923

Harry F. Sinclair (1876-1956), president of Sinclair Consolidated Oil Corporation, on the steps of the Capitol in Washington D.C. He bribed Albert Fall for Teapot Dome oil leases, paid hush money to Harding enemies, paid Harding a fortune for his modest newspaper, MARION STAR, and regularly lost thousands in poker games with influential politicians. January 22, 1923

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Edwin Denby (1870-1929), former Congressman and future Secretary of the Navy, enlisted in the Marines as a private at the age of 47 when the US entered World War I, in 1917

Edwin Denby (1870-1929), former Congressman and future Secretary of the Navy, enlisted in the Marines as a private at the age of 47 when the US entered World War I, in 1917

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Fred. W. Upham (died 1923), 1923 Republican Party Treasurer, c.1908

Fred. W. Upham (died 1923), 1923 Republican Party Treasurer, c.1908

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Harry M. Daugherty (1860-1941 ), Attorney General under Warren G. Harding, 1924

Harry M. Daugherty (1860-1941 ), Attorney General under Warren G. Harding, 1924

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Thomas J. Walsh (1859-1933) Democratic Senator from Montana. c. 1912

Thomas J. Walsh (1859-1933) Democratic Senator from Montana. c. 1912

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Harry M. Daugherty (1860-1941 ), Attorney General under Warren G. Harding, 1923

Harry M. Daugherty (1860-1941 ), Attorney General under Warren G. Harding, 1923

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Harry M. Daugherty (1860-1941 ), with his wife in Florida, Feb. 11,1924

Harry M. Daugherty (1860-1941 ), with his wife in Florida, Feb. 11,1924

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Harry M. Daugherty (1860-1941 ), Attorney General under Warren G. Harding, 1920

Harry M. Daugherty (1860-1941 ), Attorney General under Warren G. Harding, 1920

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Albert B. Fall (1861-1944), Secretary of the Interior under the Harding administration, c.1921

Albert B. Fall (1861-1944), Secretary of the Interior under the Harding administration, c.1921

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Harry M. Daugherty (1860-1941 ), Warren Harding's campaign manager and adviser, 1922

Harry M. Daugherty (1860-1941 ), Warren Harding's campaign manager and adviser, 1922

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Irving L. Lenroot (1869-1949), Representative of Wisconsin, from 1909-18, in his office. 1917

Irving L. Lenroot (1869-1949), Representative of Wisconsin, from 1909-18, in his office. 1917

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Albert B. Fall (1861-1944), posing on the Capitol steps after news broke that he was Harding's choice for Secretary of the Interior. Feb. 3, 1921

Albert B. Fall (1861-1944), posing on the Capitol steps after news broke that he was Harding's choice for Secretary of the Interior. Feb. 3, 1921

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William 'Billy' Burns (1861-1932), was a famous private detective before Harding's Attorney General Frank Daugherty appointed him as Director of the Bureau of Investigation (now called the FBI)

William 'Billy' Burns (1861-1932), was a famous private detective before Harding's Attorney General Frank Daugherty appointed him as Director of the Bureau of Investigation (now called the FBI)

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Harry M. Daugherty (1860-1941 ), at left, being sworn in as Attorney General, the day following Warren G. Harding's inauguration, March 5, 1921

Harry M. Daugherty (1860-1941 ), at left, being sworn in as Attorney General, the day following Warren G. Harding's inauguration, March 5, 1921

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Harry M. Daugherty, Harding's Attorney General with former President and now Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Robert Taft. Dec. 12. 1922

Harry M. Daugherty, Harding's Attorney General with former President and now Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Robert Taft. Dec. 12. 1922

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William 'Billy' Burns (1861-1932), as the newly appointed Director of the Bureau of Investigation (now the FBI) on August 22, 1921

William 'Billy' Burns (1861-1932), as the newly appointed Director of the Bureau of Investigation (now the FBI) on August 22, 1921

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Gaston B. Means (1879-1838), hired by Billy Burns as a Bureau of Investigation agent, wrote the book, THE STRANGE DEATH OF PRESIDENT HARDING in 1936, photograph c.1920's

Gaston B. Means (1879-1838), hired by Billy Burns as a Bureau of Investigation agent, wrote the book, THE STRANGE DEATH OF PRESIDENT HARDING in 1936, photograph c.1920's

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