Episode 4: The Teapot Dome Scandal
To seal a secret deal, Ned and Hugh deliver a black bag full of cash.
When the United States wants to increase its military presence at Pearl Harbour in Hawaii, a lucrative deal worth millions presents itself to Doheny thanks to an old friend from his Wild West prospecting days
But when other oil suppliers get wind of the secretive deal, an investigation is launched. It soon uncovers explosive allegations that Doheny sent his son Ned and secretary Hugh Plunkett to bribe a top government official with $100,000.
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Jonathan Harding
Presented by Peter Devlin and Conor McKay
Produced by Conor McKay
Executive Editor Andy Martin
A 成人快手 Northern Ireland production
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- Sat 22 Jun 2024 13:15成人快手 Radio Ulster & 成人快手 Radio Foyle
- Thu 27 Jun 2024 21:15成人快手 Radio Foyle & 成人快手 Radio Ulster
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