Tammany Hall Era #history #newyork #corruption #reform #politics #tammanyhall #america

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Under William M. Tweed's rule, Tammany Hall dominated NYC politics in the late 19th century. From 1858, Tweed climbed to "Grand Sachem" of Tammany, positioning allies throughout the city and state. Through graft and manipulation, Tweed's "Ring" siphoned city funds, oversaw public projects, and enriched themselves, while supporting Irish immigrants, their primary backers. Despite its notorious frauds, Tweed's leadership funded significant projects like the Brooklyn Command Center and Metropolitan Museum of Art. Yet, in 1871, his empire unraveled after James Watson, a key auditor, died, and due to media and Thomas Nast's cartoons' revelations. Arrested in 1872 and dying in jail in 1878, Tweed's downfall marked a new era of political reform in New York. Tammany Hall endured but evolved, symbolizing a pivotal shift in the city's political scene.

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