Boss Tweed Quotes

A collection of quotes by Boss Tweed.

Boss Tweed, also known as William M. Tweed, was a prominent American politician and power broker in the 19th century. Born on April 3, 1823, in New York City, Tweed rose to power as the head of Tammany Hall, the Democratic Party political machine that controlled New York City politics. He became notorious for his corrupt practices, including bribery, fraud, and embezzlement. Tweed amassed a significant fortune and wielded immense influence over city and state politics. However, his reign ended when he was exposed and convicted of corruption in 1873. He died on April 12, 1878, while serving his prison sentence.