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Episode 4: The Teapot Dome Scandal
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When the United States wants to increase its military presence at Pearl Harbour in Hawaii, a lucrative deal worth millions presents itself to Doheny thanks to an old friend from his Wild West prospecting days
But when other oil suppliers get wind of the secretive deal, an investigation is launched. It soon uncovers explosive allegations that Doheny sent his son Ned and secretary Hugh Plunkett to bribe a top government official with $100,000.
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Jonathan Harding
Presented by Peter Devlin and Conor McKay Produced by Conor McKay Executive Editor Andy Martin A BBC Northern Ireland production
139 episodes
Manage episode 423749125 series 2823289
When the United States wants to increase its military presence at Pearl Harbour in Hawaii, a lucrative deal worth millions presents itself to Doheny thanks to an old friend from his Wild West prospecting days
But when other oil suppliers get wind of the secretive deal, an investigation is launched. It soon uncovers explosive allegations that Doheny sent his son Ned and secretary Hugh Plunkett to bribe a top government official with $100,000.
Readings
Jonathan Harding
Presented by Peter Devlin and Conor McKay Produced by Conor McKay Executive Editor Andy Martin A BBC Northern Ireland production
139 episodes
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