The Acton COA Presents Political Scandals

Join author Bob Ainsworth for this presentation on political scandals within our federal government, viewed from a historical lens, rather than a political one. From jealous generals trying to oust Washington as commander in 1778, to Aaron Burr trying to create his own country in 1800, to corrupt cabinet officials in Lincoln’s cabinet and the Senate, to infamous financial scandals such as the Credit Mobilier in 1873, the Whiskey Ring in 1875, Teapot Dome in 1923, and the Keating Five Savings Bank in 1985, to political corruption such as Watergate and Iran Contra, our federal government has not always been squeaky clean. Bob will share the stories he discovered during research for his latest book, The Last Unindicted Mayor, which will be for sale at the presentation. Open to out-of-town 60+ for $5