Plunkitt of Tamany Hall- Book Report

Scandals have always been a part of the political landscape in America. Plunkitt of Tamany Hall, by William Riordan explains the scandals of political parties of New York which occurred a century ago. George Washington Plunkitt was the leader of Tamany Hall during that time, and in his book he talks about plain politics, honest and dishonest graft, how civil service laws weakened Tamany hall, political patronage, and even gives practical advice about how to …

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