The Credit Mobilier scandal which occurred in 1872 involved
arguments with Union Pacific resulting from the building of the
western part of the Transcontinental Railroad. The problems
originated in 1864 during the presidency of Abraham Lincoln.
The Credit Mobilier scandal which occurred in 1872 involved
arguments with Union Pacific resulting from the building of the
western part of the Transcontinental Railroad. The problems
originated in 1864 during the presidency of Abraham Lincoln.
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Congressman Oakes Ames was the core player in the Credit
Mobilier scandal, however, over 30 other individuals participated
in the scandal.
Oakes Ames and James Brooks were censured by a congressional
investigation.