William M. Tweed, more known as Boss Tweed, was an American politician. He was born on April 3, 1823. He had many jobs as a boy ranging from saddle making to bookkeeping. He also joined as a volunteer firefighter. There was a rivalry between the firefighters and sometimes buildings would burn down while they fought. He was the boss of Tammany Hall and the political machine. He was the 3rd largest land owner in New York City. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1852. He was also elected into the County Board of Supervisors and the New York State Senate.
Tweed was caught stealing money between 25 to 45 million dollars from New York City taxpayers. Later they think he stole up to 200 million. His slide to corruption began with the Orange riot of 1871. That was where they banned Irish Protestants and 8 people were killed. Then an even bigger riot happened killing 60 people and over 150 were injured. He died in Ludlow Street Jail.
Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_M._Tweed
Comments
Brief overall with no personal thoughts and only one picture.