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Tweed Succession to Grand Sachem
- When
- 1858
- Where
- Tammany Hall
William M. Tweed succeeded Fernando Wood as grand sachem of Tammany Hall in 1858, following Wood's departure from the organization.
After Fernando Wood left Tammany Hall in 1858, William M. Tweed was appointed as his successor. This transition occurred after Wood lost support due to riots, scandals, and the Panic of 1857. Tweed's rise to grand sachem marked the start of his long tenure as the political boss of the organization.
Sources
- Tammany Hall Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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