Presidential Scandals

Contrary to popular opinion, Democratic administrations are no more likely to involve compromising sexual encounters than Republican ones. The recent impeachment of the 42nd President of the US imparts special resonance to scandals that have plagued Federal government administrations since Washington's, from not uncommon extramarital affairs to the Whiskey Ring allegedly involving President Grant's family and personal secretary. Rather than simply cataloging these transgressions, the author chronologically collates them to elucidate the changing mores of society, the real costs of scandal, and the role of the media. Includes a bibliography for each administration; and b&w illustrations of White House residents, political cohorts, and period cartoons skewering, e.g., Cleveland's illegitimate child and Harding's Teapot Dome scandal. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


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