Teapot Dome scandal, Scandal in the United States
The Teapot Dome scandal involved bribery and improper leasing of government oil reserves.
It took place during President Warren G. Harding's administration in the early 1920s.
Represented a symbol of government corruption in American history.
Affected the legacy and posthumous reputation of President Harding.
Named after the Teapot Dome, a rock formation in Wyoming resembling a teapot.
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