William Magear "Boss" Tweed[note 1] (April 3, 1823 – April 12, 1878) was an American politician most notable for being the political boss of Tammany Hall, the Democratic Party 's political machine that …

Boss Tweed (born April 3, 1823, New York, New York, U.S.—died April 12, 1878, New York) was an American politician who, with his “Tweed ring” cronies, systematically plundered New York City of …

William Magear “Boss” Tweed was a nineteenth century New York politician known for his greed and exploitation. The New York Times and Harper's Weekly exposed the rampant corruption of Boss …

Born in New York City in 1823, Boss Tweed was a city alderman by the time he was 28 years old. Elected to other offices, he cemented his position of power in the city’s Democratic Party and...

May 31, 2022 · Known by both his fans and fiercest critics as “Boss Tweed,” the former fireman rose through the ranks of New York’s Democratic party to pull the levers of the mighty political machine …

Feb 19, 2025 · William Magear Tweed, known as Boss Tweed, was a powerful and corrupt American politician in the 19th century.

Tweed is the archetype of the bloated, rapacious, corrupt city boss. It is estimated that he and his associates illegally gained from $30 million to $200 million in their dealings with the city.

William M. "Boss" Tweed (April 3, 1823 – April12, 1878) was an American politician and head of Tammany Hall, the name given to the Democratic Party political machine that played a major role in …

During the 1860s, William M. Tweed, commonly known as “Boss Tweed,” exemplified the archetype of a political powerhouse. His influence extended far beyond the typical reach of a politician, as he …

William Magear Tweed, or Boss Tweed, as he was known, was one of the most famous political criminals U.S. history. The following article describes his rise to power and how he was prosecuted in …