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William "Boss" Tweed - Adventures in Justice |
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William "Boss" Tweed - Adventures in Justice
By Toni Lee Robinson |
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1 Have you ever dreamed of having your own private moneymaking machine? That's what William "Boss" Tweed considered the city of New York to be. Tweed, a school dropout known for his tendency to fight at the drop of a hat, rose to leadership in the Democratic Party and eventually dominated the whole spectrum of New York City finances.