Grantism: blow the whistle

Key Takeaways The two biggest scandals during Grant’s presidency which brutally marred his reputation were Black Friday and Whiskey Ring. In the Black Friday incident, investors forged the Gold Ring to manipulate the gold market and augment its price on the New York Gold Exchange. In Whiskey Ring, tax records were misreported for extra gains.Owing to these … Continue reading Grantism: blow the whistle

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