<P> An examination of Ulysses S. Grant 's two terms as President of the United States ( 1869 -- 1877 ) reveals many scandals and fraudulent activities associated with persons within his administration , including his cabinet , that was in continual transition , divided by the forces of political corruption and reform . Grant , ever trusting of associates , was himself influenced by both forces . The standards in many of his appointments were low , and charges of corruption were widespread . Starting with the Black Friday ( 1869 ) gold speculation ring , corruption would be discovered in seven federal departments , including the Navy , Justice , War , Treasury , Interior , State , and the Post Office . Reform movements initiated in both the Democratic Party and the Liberal Republicans , a faction that split from Republican Party to oppose political patronage and corruption in the Grant administration . Nepotism was prevalent , with over 40 family members benefiting from government appointments and employment . The prevalent corruption was eventually called `` Grantism . '' </P>
<P> An examination of Ulysses S. Grant 's two terms as President of the United States ( 1869 -- 1877 ) reveals many scandals and fraudulent activities associated with persons within his administration , including his cabinet , that was in continual transition , divided by the forces of political corruption and reform . Grant , ever trusting of associates , was himself influenced by both forces . The standards in many of his appointments were low , and charges of corruption were widespread . Starting with the Black Friday ( 1869 ) gold speculation ring , corruption would be discovered in seven federal departments , including the Navy , Justice , War , Treasury , Interior , State , and the Post Office . Reform movements initiated in both the Democratic Party and the Liberal Republicans , a faction that split from Republican Party to oppose political patronage and corruption in the Grant administration . Nepotism was prevalent , with over 40 family members benefiting from government appointments and employment . The prevalent corruption was eventually called `` Grantism . '' </P>
which president was noted for the dishonesty and corruption of his administration
which president was noted for the dishonesty and corruption of his administration
Ulysses S. Grant
Ulysses S. Grant