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170: Tammany Hall's Boss Tweed w/ Kenneth Ackerman - A True Crime History Podcast
170: Tammany Hall's Boss Tweed w/ Kenneth Ackerman - A True Crime History Podcast
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Length:
77 minutes
Released:
Sep 28, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
Arguably the most corrupt politician in American history, William "Boss" Tweed bilked New York City for millions of dollars in the 1860s, before finally suffering a spectacular downfall. Attorney and historian Kenneth D. Ackerman, author of "BOSS TWEED: The Corrupt Pol who Conceived the Soul of Modern New York" talk about this notorious and often misunderstood giant in American political history. Kenneth Ackerman's website is https://kennethackerman.com/Support Most Notorious at www.patreon.com/mostnotorious
Released:
Sep 28, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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