Albert B. Fall

Albert Fall
28th United States Secretary of the Interior
In office March 5, 1921 – March 4, 1923
President	Warren G. Harding
Preceded by	John Payne
Succeeded by	Hubert Work
United States Senator from New Mexico
In office March 27, 1912 – March 4, 1921
Preceded by	Seat established
Succeeded by	Holm O. Bursum
Personal details
Born	Albert Bacon Fall (1861-11-26)November 26, 1861 Frankfort, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	November 30, 1944(1944-11-30) (aged 83) El Paso, Texas, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Emma Garland Morgan
Children	4
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Rank	Captain
Battles/wars	Spanish–American War

Albert Bacon Fall (November 26, 1861 – November 30, 1944) was an American politician. He was the United States Senator from New Mexico between 1912 and 1921. He was the Secretary of the Interior under President Warren G. Harding.

He was known for being involved in the Teapot Dome scandal. He was found guilty of conspiracy and bribery and was jailed for one year as a result. He became the first former cabinet officer sentenced to prison as a result of misconduct in office.^[1]

References

1. "Senate Investigates the "Teapot Dome" Scandal". Historical Minutes: 1921–1940. Art & History, United States Senate.