Charles R. Forbes
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Charles R. Forbes was an American politician who served as the head of the Veteran's Bureau during President Warren G. Harding's administration. He was part of the "Ohio Gang," a group of Harding's associates who were involved in numerous scandals.12
Forbes was indicted and later convicted of fraud, conspiracy, and bribery related to his management of the Veteran's Bureau. He was accused of illegally selling government medical supplies to private contractors. These actions contributed to the widespread corruption that plagued Harding's presidency.132
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Warren G. HardingPresidency…Daugherty disclosed to Harding that Charles Forbes, director of the Veterans Bureau, had been illegally selling government medical supplies to private contractors. After violently berating Forbes in the White House, Harding allowed him to leave the country to escape prosecution. Shortly thereafter Charles Cranmer, general counsel of the Veterans Bureau,…
Read More…Daugherty disclosed to Harding that Charles Forbes, director of the Veterans Bureau, had been illegally selling government medical supplies to private contractors. After violently berating Forbes in the White House, Harding allowed him to leave the country to escape prosecution. Shortly thereafter Charles Cranmer, general counsel of the Veterans Bureau,…
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Ohio GangHays, postmaster general; Charles R. Forbes, head of the Veteran’s Bureau; and Jess Smith, an official of the Justice Department.
Read MoreHays, postmaster general; Charles R. Forbes, head of the Veteran’s Bureau; and Jess Smith, an official of the Justice Department.
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