Whiskey Ring Scandal
In June 1874, Ben, a staunch advocate for African American rights, takes on the challenge of rooting out corruption within the government. He uncovers a sophisticated whiskey tax evasion scheme led by John, a tax collector who falsely claims presidential approval for his illicit activities. As distillers cheat the system, the treasury suffers, highlighting the deep entanglement of politics and corruption in post-Civil War America.In this clip
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