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Political Machines McIntyre I don't care who does the electing, so long as I get to do the nominating. Boss Tweed The Brains Political Cartoon by Thomas Nast A Harper's Weekly political cartoon lampoons the corrupt New York administration led by "Boss" Tweed and the Tammany Society. Image: © CORBIS Creator Name: Thomas Nast Date Created: 1871

Political Machines Basics: What? Political parties that controlled local and state government in late 1800s Why? Cities were growing fast! City government disorganized with few reliable services (police, fire, welfare) Immigrants wanted protection, help A political cartoon lampoons the corrupt administration in New York, New York, led by "Boss" Tweed and the "Tammany Society." Ca. 1871. Image: © CORBIS Creator Name: Thomas Nast Date Created: ca. 1871

Political Machines Basics: Where? Most large cities Ex. NY (Tammany Hall) Who? Political bosses helped their people get elected in return for jobs, city contracts Ex. Boss Tweed (Tammany Hall) pocked around $200 million of public funds Can The Law Reach Him? The Dwarf and the Thief by Thomas Nast (Corbis.com)

Political Machines Basics: How? Traded favors for votes Ex. Immigrants were met at Ellis Island, shown where to get housing, jobs, and helped to become naturalized citizens (who could vote!) = Corruption Voting fraud Bribes Kickbacks Political Button Image: © William Whitehurst/CORBIS Photographer: William Whitehurst Date Photographed: June 30, 2003

Political Machines Still around? Not really - Tweed brough down when public opinion went against him Things changed when the NY Times published expose & the public got interested in reforming politics Warrant for William M. Tweed Original caption: Warrant for the apprehension of William M. Tweed after his escape from N.Y. City jail, December 4, 1875. Image: © Bettmann/CORBIS Date Photographed: December 4, 1875