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"Tainted Legacy: Revealing the Greed, Betrayal, and Consequences of Political Corruption in 1920s America Warren Gamaliel Harding, an American politician who was allegedly a strong drinker and a womanizer, served as the 29th president of the United States. Between 1921 and 1923, until his death. Although the administration of Warren G. Harding is often characterized as a blend of competence and dishonesty, it did accomplish certain noteworthy feats, including organizing the Washington Naval Conference with the dual objectives of reducing naval armament and promoting peace. In order to protect American enterprises, the government also oversaw the implementation of the Fordney-McCumber Tariff Act, which increased tariffs. Harding's presidency was tainted by corruption issues, particularly the infamous Teapot Dome scandal. The Teapot Dome controversy involved greed, abuse of authority, and the complex connection between wealth and influence. The scandal primarily revolved around the control and exploitation of oil reserves, which had more political significance than environmental implications. The scandal entailed the leasing of federal oil reserves to private businesses in return for kickbacks. Albert Fall, who served as Secretary of the Interior under President Harding, was found guilty of accepting bribes in connection to the scandal. This marked the first instance in American history where a Cabinet member was convicted of a felony during their term in office. Harding's government faced criticism for its inadequate monitoring and accountability, resulting in incidents of corruption and unethical conduct among certain officials. Warren G. Harding was not directly involved in the Teapot Dome scandal or other scandals during his presidency, but he knew of the corrupt activities of the ""Ohio Gang"" and did not reveal it. By the mid-1920s, he was perceived as incapable of handling the duties of the presidency."

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