Statements (31)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
political scandal
|
| gptkbp:exposedBy |
gptkb:Benjamin_H._Bristow
|
| gptkbp:heldBy |
1875
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Whiskey Ring Scandal
|
| gptkbp:impact |
damaged Grant's reputation
increased calls for civil service reform |
| gptkbp:involves |
gptkb:U.S._government_officials
politicians internal revenue agents whiskey distillers |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Chicago
gptkb:St._Louis gptkb:Milwaukee other Midwestern cities |
| gptkbp:mainActivity |
corruption
bribery tax evasion |
| gptkbp:mediaCoverage |
extensive
|
| gptkbp:notablePerson |
gptkb:John_McDonald
gptkb:Benjamin_H._Bristow gptkb:Orville_E._Babcock |
| gptkbp:occurredIn |
gptkb:United_States
Ulysses S. Grant presidency |
| gptkbp:purpose |
defraud federal government of liquor taxes
|
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Ulysses_S._Grant
Grant administration scandals |
| gptkbp:resultedIn |
political scandal
convictions of government officials hundreds of indictments |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Hiram_Ulysses_Grant
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
|