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Plunkitt of Tammany Hall

by George Washington Plunkitt

Explore the inner workings of New York City's notorious Tammany Hall political machine with George Washington Plunkitt's candid and insightful memoir, 'Plunkitt of Tammany Hall.' Follow the rise and fall of one of the most colorful and controversial figures in American politics, and discover the timeless lessons and truths about power, corruption, and politics that are still relevant today. Experience the power of history to inform and inspire, and the ability of one man's story to shed light on the larger forces that shape our world.

Episodes

23 episodes available

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01 - Honest Graft and Dishonest Graft

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02 - How to Become a Statesman

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03 - The Curse of CIvil Service Reform

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04 - Reformers ONly Mornin Glories

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05 - New York City is Pie for the Hayseeds

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06 - Hold Your District - Study Human Nature and Act

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07 - On the Shame of the Cities

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08 - Ingratitude in Patronage

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09 - Reciprocity in Patronage

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10 - Brooklynites Natural-Born Hayseeds

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11 - Tammany Leaders Not Bookworms

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12 - Dangers of the Dress Suit in Politics

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13 - Our Municipal Ownership

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14 - Tammany the Only Lastin Democracy

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15 - Concerning Gas in Politics

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16 - Plunkitt's Fondest Dream

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17 - Tammany's Patriotism

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18 - On the Use of Money in Politics

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19 - The Successful Politician Does Not Drink

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20 - Bosses Preserve the Nation

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21 - Concerning Excise

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22 - A Parting Word on the Future of the Democratic Party

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23 - Strenuous Life of the Tammany District Leader

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