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| − | The '''Business Plot''' is the name given to allegations made by retired Marine Corps Major General Smedley Butler before a Congressional Committee that wealthy businessmen were plotting a ''coup d'état'' to overthrow President [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]]. The businessmen asked Butler to succeed Roosevelt. | + | The '''Business Plot''' is the name given to allegations made by retired Marine Corps Major General [[Smedley Butler]] before a Congressional Committee that wealthy businessmen were plotting a ''coup d'état'' to overthrow President [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]]. The businessmen asked Butler to succeed Roosevelt. |
No one was ever prosecuted, however most historians believe some sort discussions or conspiracy did take place. | No one was ever prosecuted, however most historians believe some sort discussions or conspiracy did take place. | ||
Latest revision as of 00:06, November 20, 2022
The Business Plot is the name given to allegations made by retired Marine Corps Major General Smedley Butler before a Congressional Committee that wealthy businessmen were plotting a coup d'état to overthrow President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The businessmen asked Butler to succeed Roosevelt.
No one was ever prosecuted, however most historians believe some sort discussions or conspiracy did take place.