Scandal in the White House
The Rest Is History
Who was Grover Cleveland, and why is he one of the most controversial American Presidents of all time? Why was the run up to his first term, in 1884 at the height of the Gilded Age, so pivotal to American politics? How did he rocket to the heights of political power? What dark secrets began swirling about his disreputable past, and character? Did he really seduce a young widow by the name of Maria Crofts Halpin, impregnate her, and then lock her in a mental asylum? What became of their alleged child? And, how did this shocking scandal unfold?
Join Dominic and Tom as they investigate one of the most lurid stories in all American political history - a tale of lust, lies, deviance and kidnapping, but also immense political significance. What is the truth behind this mystery?
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- Producer: Theo Young-Smith
- Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett + Aaliyah Akude
- Video Producer: Jack Meek
- Social Producer: Harry Balden
- Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor
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<p>Who was Grover Cleveland, and why is he one of the most controversial American Presidents of all time? Why was the run up to his first term, in 1884 at the height of the Gilded Age, so pivotal to American politics? How did he rocket to the heights of political power? What dark secrets began swirling about his disreputable past, and character? Did he really seduce a young widow by the name of Maria Crofts Halpin, impregnate her, and then lock her in a mental asylum? What became of their alleged child? And, how did this shocking scandal unfold? </p> <p>Join Dominic and Tom as they investigate one of the most lurid stories in all American political history - a tale of lust, lies, deviance and kidnapping, but also immense political significance. What is the truth behind this mystery?</p> <p>______</p> <p>Try Adobe Express for free now at <a href="https://www.adobe.com/uk/express/spotlight/designwithexpress?sdid=HM85WZZV&mv=display&mv2=ctv"><u>https://www.adobe.com/uk/express/spotlight/designwithexpress?sdid=HM85WZZV&mv=display&mv2=ctv</u></a> or by searching in the app store.</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://uber.com/onourway">Learn more at https://uber.com/onourway</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Visit <a href="https://t%E2%81%A0heweek.com/rest">theweek.com/rest</a> and enter code HISTORY to claim your six-week free trial, plus an extra 10% saving on all subscription packages</p> <p>______</p> <p><strong>Join The Rest Is History Club:</strong> Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at <a href="https://therestishistory.supportingcast.fm/join?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta"><u>therestishistory.com</u></a></p> <p>For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to <a href="http://www.goalhanger.com/"><u>www.goalhanger.com</u></a></p> <p>_______</p> <p>Twitter:</p> <p>@TheRestHistory</p> <p>@holland_tom</p> <p>@dcsandbrook</p> <p>Producer: Theo Young-Smith</p> <p>Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett + Aaliyah Akude </p> <p>Video Producer: Jack Meek</p> <p>Social Producer: Harry Balden</p> <p>Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>
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Who was Grover Cleveland, and why is he one of the most controversial American Presidents of all time? Why was the run up to his first term, in 1884 at the height of the Gilded Age, so pivotal to American politics? How did he rocket to the heights of political power? What dark secrets began swirling about his disreputable past, and character? Did he really seduce a young widow by the name of Maria Crofts Halpin, impregnate her, and then lock her in a mental asylum? What became of their alleged child? And, how did this shocking scandal unfold?
Join Dominic and Tom as they investigate one of the most lurid stories in all American political history - a tale of lust, lies, deviance and kidnapping, but also immense political significance. What is the truth behind this mystery?
Join The Rest Is History Club
Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at therestishistory.supportingcast.fm/jo...
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Production
- Producer: Theo Young-Smith
- Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett + Aaliyah Akude
- Video Producer: Jack Meek
- Social Producer: Harry Balden
- Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor
Raw Description
<p>Who was Grover Cleveland, and why is he one of the most controversial American Presidents of all time? Why was the run up to his first term, in 1884 at the height of the Gilded Age, so pivotal to American politics? How did he rocket to the heights of political power? What dark secrets began swirling about his disreputable past, and character? Did he really seduce a young widow by the name of Maria Crofts Halpin, impregnate her, and then lock her in a mental asylum? What became of their alleged child? And, how did this shocking scandal unfold? </p> <p>Join Dominic and Tom as they investigate one of the most lurid stories in all American political history - a tale of lust, lies, deviance and kidnapping, but also immense political significance. What is the truth behind this mystery?</p> <p>______</p> <p>Try Adobe Express for free now at <a href="https://www.adobe.com/uk/express/spotlight/designwithexpress?sdid=HM85WZZV&mv=display&mv2=ctv"><u>https://www.adobe.com/uk/express/spotlight/designwithexpress?sdid=HM85WZZV&mv=display&mv2=ctv</u></a> or by searching in the app store.</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://uber.com/onourway">Learn more at https://uber.com/onourway</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Visit <a href="https://t%E2%81%A0heweek.com/rest">theweek.com/rest</a> and enter code HISTORY to claim your six-week free trial, plus an extra 10% saving on all subscription packages</p> <p>______</p> <p><strong>Join The Rest Is History Club:</strong> Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at <a href="https://therestishistory.supportingcast.fm/join?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta"><u>therestishistory.com</u></a></p> <p>For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to <a href="http://www.goalhanger.com/"><u>www.goalhanger.com</u></a></p> <p>_______</p> <p>Twitter:</p> <p>@TheRestHistory</p> <p>@holland_tom</p> <p>@dcsandbrook</p> <p>Producer: Theo Young-Smith</p> <p>Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett + Aaliyah Akude </p> <p>Video Producer: Jack Meek</p> <p>Social Producer: Harry Balden</p> <p>Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>