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Charles R. Forbes

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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.

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Forbes had family, business, and political ties in the Pacific Northwest.Seattle Washington, 1917Forbes had family, business, and political ties in the Pacific Northwest.Seattle Washington, 1917Major Charles R. Forbes, Division Signal Officer, 33rd Division, testing field radio with doughboys of the 108th Field Signal Battalion, 33rd Division, France, September 1918.Major Charles R. Forbes, Division Signal Officer, 33rd Division, testing field radio with doughboys of the 108th Field Signal Battalion, 33rd Division, France, September 1918.Drake Hotel in Chicago, where Forbes took a $5,000 bribe.(1920 postcard)Drake Hotel in Chicago, where Forbes took a $5,000 bribe.(1920 postcard)Forbes spent prison time at the USP Leavenworth during the 1920s after his conviction.Forbes spent prison time at the USP Leavenworth during the 1920s after his conviction.Grave of Forbes at Arlington National CemeteryGrave of Forbes at Arlington National Cemetery

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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.

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Lived 1878 to 1952 · aged 74
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