Tammany (Noun)
Meaning
A political organization within the Democratic Party in New York City (late 1800's and early 1900's) seeking political control by corruption and bossism.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- Tammany's stranglehold on New York City politics led to widespread corruption and the concentration of power in the hands of a few influential bosses.
- Boss Tweed, the notorious leader of Tammany Hall, controlled the city's government through bribery, extortion, and vote rigging.
- The Tweed Ring, a faction within Tammany, looted the city's treasury, accumulating millions of dollars through embezzlement and kickbacks.
- Tammany's stronghold on the city's politics led to a decline in civic engagement and an erosion of trust in government institutions.
- Reform efforts in the late 19th century aimed to dismantle Tammany's corrupt network and bring about much-needed change to the city's government.