#1168 - Tammany
- Composer:
- Gus Edwards , 1879–1945, 1905
- Incipit: 36663666477775732123
- Condensed Incipit: 3636475732123
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- Vincent Patrick Bryan (1878-1937), 1905
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The lyrics describe the political climate in New York City.
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These are legitimate examples of native american leadership.
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Organ-grinders were often pictured as lower class immigrants. US expansion was responsible for violently displacing the native american population.
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The Tammany Society, which adopted many Native American words and customs, was founded in the 1780s
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Led by Aaron Burr, it was built into a political machine for the election of 1800.
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In 1830, the headquarters was moved to Tammany Hall on West 14th Street, New York City.
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New York City was the center for immigration, and dissatisfied refugees became a large political constituency.
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Tammany Hall was synonymous with the Democratic Party political machine that controlled New York City politics.
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Bribe money was received from the owners of brothels, saloons, and illegal gambling dens.
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The head of Tammany rule was Richard Croker, who completely controlled the political machine.
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In 1892 Reverend Charles Henry Parkhurst, known as the “Red Light Finder”, led the political battle to oust corrupt Tammany rule.
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Parkhurst was accused of (or perhaps framed for) visiting the houses of ill-repute himself.
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Anti-Tammany groups made some much-publicized discoveries, gained a Grand Jury investigation, and the appointment of the Lexow Committee.
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A reform mayor was elected in 1894.
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Tammany rule quickly returned, electing a Tammany governor in 1897.
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Although Tammany rule had returned, it had undergone a “public” reform and would never regain its former corrupt power. Croker avoided prison and retired to a country life in England and Ireland.
