Politics and Public Service
Corrupt Bargain
Following his victory in the disputed Election of 1824, John Quincy Adams appointed Henry Clay as Secretary of State, a position regarded as a stepping stone to the presidency; Jefferson, Madison, Monroe and Adams himself had held the position. Critics speculated that Clay’s support for Adams was thus rewarded. 
Jackson supporters charged Adams with corruption and labeled Clay as the “Judas of the West.” Most historians doubt that Adams solicited Clay’s support by offering him high office; that action would have been totally contrary to Adams’ nature. Nevertheless, the charge persisted and energized the Jackson forces for the Election of 1828. Clearly Adams was guilty of poor political judgment.
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Election of 1824/Corrupt Bargain
Election of 1824/Corrupt Bargain Four Candidates: Crawford, Jackson, Clay, Adams No Majority in electoral college John Quincy Adams (left) wins in House of Representatives Clay appointed Secretary of State Previous slide Next slide BaCorrupt Bargain Four Candidates: Crawford, Jackson, Clay, Adams No Majority in electoral college John Quincy Adams (left) wins in House of Representatives Clay appointed Secretary of State Previous slide Next slide Back to first ...
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Corruption
... from happening ever again. Alas, this was not the case. One reason for corruption was that the bootleggers made a large sum of money while the police who enforced Prohibition received almost no pay for their work. When a bootlegger bribed ...
http://library.thinkquest.org/04oct/00492/Corruption_Police_and_Govern ...
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