Boss Tweed Quotations

Boss Tweed

Politician
William Magear Tweed – often erroneously referred to as "William Marcy Tweed", and widely known as "Boss" Tweed – was an American politician most notable for being the "boss" of Tammany Hall, the Democratic Party political machine that played a major role in the politics of 19th century New York City and State. At the height of his influence, Tweed was the third-largest landowner in New York City, a director of the Erie Railroad, the Tenth National Bank, and the New-York Printing... (wikipedia)
- Died On 4/12/1878