sep 4, 1871 - In response to public outcry, a citizens committee, “The Committee of Seventy” was formed in New York City to investigate frauds committed by Tammany Hall under the leadership of “Boss” William Tweed. Attendees at a meeting heard a rousing speech by R. B. Roosevelt uncle of the future president
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sep 4, 1871
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~ 154 years ago