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On Nov. 23, 1876, “Boss” Tweed, the leader of New York City’s corrupt Tammany Hall political organization during the 1860s and early 1870s, was delivered to New York City authorities after his capture in Spain. Tweed had escaped from prison in 1875, where he was serving time for forgery, larceny and other charges. He died in prison in 1878.

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