While unarguably a great soldier and general, Ulysses S. Grant was not necessarily a great judge of character or intention. He was gullible to the rich, smooth political tricksters that populate the Washington, DC political landscape. He named friends who were either corrupt or incompetent to key positions. He created lax policies that allowed corruption and he was forced to face one embarrassing scandal after another. After his former personal assistant was implicated in being a member of a ring that defrauded the government of millions and the economy deteriorated after the panic of 1873, Grant no longer had the support he had once enjoyed as a war hero.
his toleration of corruption and his loyalty to crooked friends
President Jimmy Carter's presidency was abysmal from the beginning. He was considered a Washington outsider. He had no support in Congress and could accomplish very little. His public support was nearly as bad. His energy plans backfired and sent the U.S. economy into a free fall. Family scandals plagued him. Other than his success with the 1978 Camp David Accords, his foreign relations were as unpopular as any other issue during his administration.
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The commission found that racial discrimination was the cause of violence
Drought, Dustbowl, Great depression (meaning less selling and less money to purchase equipment.)
The likelihood of Britain and France aiding the Confederates. The lack of spirit in his top Generals in 1862-3 - Halleck and McClellan. Himself being voted out by a war-weary public in the 1864 election.
The administration of President Ulysses S. Grant is notorious for its level of corruption. Grant himself was not the culprit, but he remained fiercely loyal and tolerant of the crooked dealings of his friends in power.
Harding Administration
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Yes, President Warren G. Harding's administration was plagued by scandals caused by dishonest associates involved in activities like the Teapot Dome scandal, which involved the illegal leasing of government-owned oil reserves. These scandals damaged Harding's reputation and administration.
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He was not plagued with any scandals of immorality that I know of.
corruption. I assume this is for the crossword puzzle homework right?
Both of these presidents were plagued by serious corruption scandals concerning members of their cabinets.
Harding died after only 2 1/2 years in office and his administration was plagued by scandal, so he does not have much of a legacy to pass on.
President Jimmy Carter's presidency was abysmal from the beginning. He was considered a Washington outsider. He had no support in Congress and could accomplish very little. His public support was nearly as bad. His energy plans backfired and sent the U.S. economy into a free fall. Family scandals plagued him. Other than his success with the 1978 Camp David Accords, his foreign relations were as unpopular as any other issue during his administration.
This cold has plagued me for two weeks!
Benjamin Franklin served as an ambassador to France during the XYZ Affair that plagued the John Adams administration. He is considered to be the first American diplomat.