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"Teapot Dome involved the conservation of the oil resources of the United States, especially those situated upon the public lands."

George William Norris, American Politician

Scandal, Conservation, Oil, Public, States

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"Teapot Dome involved the conservation of the oil resources of the United States, especially those situated upon the public lands."

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