Investigation into this event was led by Senator Thomas J. Walsh. This incident became possible after a request was made by Edwin Denby, which allowed for Edward Doheny and Harry Sinclair to lease lands transferred from the Department of the Navy to the Department of the (*) Interior. Those leases made without competitive bidding were orchestrated by Albert Fall and included Elk Hills and the namesake location. For 10 points, name this scandal involving oil fields that occurred during the presidency of Warren G. Harding
Investigation into this event was led by Senator Thomas J. Walsh. This incident became possible after a request was made by Edwin Denby, which allowed for Edward Doheny and Harry Sinclair to lease lands transferred from the Department of the Navy to the Department of the (*) Interior. Those leases made without competitive bidding were orchestrated by Albert Fall and included Elk Hills and the namesake location. For 10 points, name this scandal involving oil fields that occurred during the presidency of Warren G. Harding.
Investigation into this event was led by Senator Thomas J. Walsh.
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