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William M. Tweed was the Democratic boss that ran New York City. His most famous scandal came when New York City taxes were being raised to build a new court house. He had raised $11 million to build the court house. When in reality he only needed $3 million. He secretly pocketed the rest of the money. He was caught put on trail, convicted, arrested and put in jail for 2 weeks. He then escaped and fled to Canada where shortly after he was recaptured. By the time they put him back in jail, he died a few weeks later.
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Who was the famous political boss of New York city?
William Tweed?
Who was a famous leader of Tammany Hall?
William M. Tweed referred to as "Boss" Tweed was the last head of Tammany Hall
Which person was an influential political boss who ran Tammany Hall in New York City?
William Magear Tweed, better known as "Boss" Tweed. One of a long line of corrupt Democratic politicians.
Who did Thomas Nast's famous cartoons remove from power?
William M. "Boss" Tweed .
Whp was William Marcy Tweed?
William Magear Tweed was an American politician. He was also know as Boss Tweed.
Who was the most famous political machine of the late nineteenth century?
William tweed
What year did William M. Tweed die?
William M. Tweed (a.k.a "Boss" Tweed) died on April 12, 1878.
What is William Marcy Tweed's birthday?
William Marcy Tweed was born on April 3, 1823.
When was William M. Tweed born?
William M. Tweed was born on 1823-04-03.
When was William Magear 'Boss' Tweed born?
William Marcy Tweed was born on April 3, 1823.
What is William Magear 'Boss' Tweed's birthday?
William Magear 'Boss' Tweed was born on April 3, 1823.
Which man headed the Tammany Hall machine?
William Tweed "Boss" William Tweed headed the Tammany Hall machine.
