Teapot Dome Scandal

The Teapot Dome Scandal (1920s) involved U.S. Secretary of the Interior Albert Fall secretly allowing private oil companies to drill on federal land at the Teapot Dome in Wyoming and other sites. In exchange, Fall received bribes and personal profit. The scandal revealed corrupt practices within the government, undermining public trust. It was one of the first major political scandals linked to abusing government positions for personal gain, leading to criminal charges and Fall’s imprisonment. The case highlighted the importance of government transparency and accountability.