Harry Ford Sinclair
American businessman (1876-1956) · United States · On the map · Founders · Died at 80
Harry Ford Sinclair was an American industrialist, and the founder of Sinclair Oil. He was implicated in the 1920s Teapot Dome scandal, and served six months in prison for contempt of Congress. Although this harmed his reputation, he returned to his former life and enjoyed its prosperity until his death.
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1956Died10 November 19561921Teapot Dome Scandal EmergesIn history, Interior Secretary Albert Fall's secret oil lease agreements sparked the worst executive corruption scandal until Watergate, defining an era of Progressive Era accountability.Story: Recap.at CC BY-SA425K Wikipedia readers in the past year
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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Founders
Type
Founder
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1876 to 1956 · aged 80
