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Arrest of William M. Tweed
- When
- October 27, 1871
- Where
- New York City
Tweed was arrested on October 27, 1871, marking the end of Protestant control of Tammany Hall.
On October 27, 1871, authorities arrested William M. Tweed. This event marked the end of Protestant control of Tammany Hall, shifting leadership to Irish Catholic bosses. The arrest followed a period of declining influence caused by the Orange Riots and the death of county auditor James Watson.
Sources
- William M. Tweed Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
- Tammany Hall Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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