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William Magear Tweed Quotes

American politician (1823-1878)

William Magear Tweed (3 April 1823 – 12 April 1878), known as Boss Tweed and often erroneously referred to as William Marcy Tweed, was an American politician and political boss of Tammany Hall who became an icon of urban political machines.

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Native Name: William Tweed
Also Known As: Boss
Alternative Names: William M. Tweed • William M Tweed • Boss Tweed

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