The History of Tammany Hall
Welcome to the History of Tammany Hall podcast! In this show we‘ll be taking a look at the legendary and infamous political machine that dominated New York City‘s political scene for the better part of two centuries.
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Episodes
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
This episode provides a bit of context. What did New York City look like in the 1780s as the Tammany Society was first formed?
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
The Society of St. Tammany was formed on May 12, 1789. In this episode, we consider why the group was created and take a look at some its early activities. Plus, who was this St. Tammany, exactly?
Sunday May 23, 2021
Sunday May 23, 2021
We introduce our subject and consider some different views on Tammany Hall's legacy.