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America's Political Scandals in the Late 1800s: Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall
Corona Brezina, Mark Beyer
Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Aug. 1, 2003)Examines the actions of Boss Tweed, the powerful, influential, and corrupt public works commissioner for New York City from 1863-1871, and of the political organization that he and his associates controlled.
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America's Political Scandals in the Late 1800's: Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall
Corona Brezina
Paperback (Rosen Publishing Group, Jan. 1, 2004)William Boss Tweed was a powerful, corrupt Democrat during the second half of the 19th century. Through bribes and payoffs, he controlled the government and stole millions of dollars from New York City. Though there is little question that he and his Tammany Hall cohorts were far from honest, Tammany Hall controlled the city's government for years. But Boss Tweed also helped millions of immigrants as they worked to adjust to their new home and become American citizens. He gave them city jobs and provided food and fuel to help them survive.
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America's Political Scandals in the Late 1800's: Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall
Corona Brezina
Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Jan. 1, 2004)William Boss Tweed was a powerful, corrupt Democrat during the second half of the 19th century. Through bribes and payoffs, he controlled the government and stole millions of dollars from New York City. Though there is little question that he and his Tammany Hall cohorts were far from honest, Tammany Hall controlled the city's government for years. But Boss Tweed also helped millions of immigrants as they worked to adjust to their new home and become American citizens. He gave them city jobs and provided food and fuel to help them survive.
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