What did William belknap do that showed he was corrupt?

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William Belknap, while serving as Secretary of War under President Ulysses S. Grant, was involved in a kickback scheme where he accepted bribes from suppliers seeking contracts with the military. This corruption scandal led to his impeachment by the House of Representatives in 1876.

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