William M. Tweed referred to as "Boss" Tweed was the last head of Tammany Hall
He aws the man that controlled tammany hall, hence "BOSS" tweed
William Magear Tweed, better known as "Boss" Tweed. One of a long line of corrupt Democratic politicians.
"Boss" Tweed
William Magear 'Boss' Tweed was born on April 3, 1823.
He was a man universally known as "Boss" Tweed.
William Marcy Tweed was born on April 3, 1823.
William Tweed?
he was a political guy
Boss Tweed, like a lot of Democrats in that era, was a pioneer in crony capitalism; using government to control business. But Tweed also used government to control outcome in politics, which is why he's so infamous. I'm not sure what he'd think of the Health Care bill, but he would support bailouts and intimidation by Black Panthers, etc.
William Magear 'Boss' Tweed died on April 12, 1878 at the age of 55.
Biography - 1987 Boss Tweed was released on: USA: 9 December 2004