Albert Bacon Fall, a Kentuckian, was the first US Cabinet member in history to be convicted of a felony. Albert, the grandson of Reverend Phillip Fall, moved out west, practiced law, got into politics and got mixed up with some less than virtuous characters, eventually leading to his involvement in the infamous Teapot Dome Scandal. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessie-bartholomew/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessie-bartholomew/support</a>

Kentucky History & Haunts

Jessie Bartholomew

143. The Preacher & The Felon- Part 2- Albert Fall

MAR 6, 202433 MIN
Kentucky History & Haunts

143. The Preacher & The Felon- Part 2- Albert Fall

MAR 6, 202433 MIN

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Albert Bacon Fall, a Kentuckian, was the first US Cabinet member in history to be convicted of a felony. Albert, the grandson of Reverend Phillip Fall, moved out west, practiced law, got into politics and got mixed up with some less than virtuous characters, eventually leading to his involvement in the infamous Teapot Dome Scandal. --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessie-bartholomew/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessie-bartholomew/support</a>