Tammany Hall (1 gen 1858 anni – 1 gen 1872 anni)

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Event: Tammany Hall was initially established as a fraternal society in 1789. It evolved into a Democratic Party political machine by the 1820s and 1830s, reaching the height of its influence during the Gilded Age. It gained power through patronage, corruption, and immigrant support, becoming a dominant force in New York City politics under leaders like Boss Tweed in the 1860s and 1870s.

Impact: The machine became a symbol of corruption, using bribery and patronage to accumulate wealth and power.

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