Who was involved in Credit Mobiller?

Credit Mobilier was a major financial scandal in the United States during the 19th century, primarily involving the Union Pacific Railroad and a construction company called Credit Mobilier of America. Key figures included Thomas C. Durant, a Union Pacific executive, and several prominent politicians, including members of Congress who were implicated in accepting bribes to protect the interests of Credit Mobilier. The scandal highlighted issues of corruption and the influence of money in politics during the Gilded Age.