Charles R. Forbes

Charles Robert Forbes was a Scottish-American politician and military officer. After serving in the United States Armed Forces and having fought on the Western Front of World War I, Forbes participated in Warren G. Harding's successful bid to become president of the United States. Forbes was appointed the first director of the Veterans' Bureau by President Harding on August 9, 1921, and served until February 28, 1923. His tenure was characterized by corruption and scandal, including cases in which he embezzled money and took bribes. After being pressured into resignation by Harding, he was convicted of fraud and served jail time. He died in 1952.