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The Last Boss.

Authors :
Mahler, Jonathan
Source :
New York Times Magazine. 12/26/2004, Vol. 154 Issue 53075, p28-29. 0p. 1 Black and White Photograph.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Remembers the life of Carmine De Sapio. Efforts of De Sapio to reform the corruption of Tammany Hall as mayor of New York City; Social-welfare programs on De Sapio's agenda, including rent control, more money for public schools, and resistance to a plan placing an expressway through Washington Square Park; Use of publicity by De Sapio; Indictment for corruption after being voted out of office.

Subjects

Subjects :
*POLITICAL corruption

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00287822
Volume :
154
Issue :
53075
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times Magazine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
15475243