may 29, 1901 - "The Shame of the Cities" Published

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"The Shame of the Cities" is a collection of articles written by Lincoln Steffens and published as a book in 1904, exposing the corruption and graft pervading American urban politics through systematic investigations into municipal governments. Steffens' work was instrumental in the muckraking movement of the early 20th century, sparking public outrage and prompting reforms aimed at combating corruption and enhancing transparency in local governance.

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