Historical Summary. George W. Plunkitt was part of the Tammany Hall political machine in New York. It was part of the Democratic Party at the time named after Tamanend (leader of the Lanape - a native american tribe). Many of its traditions were deeply rooted in an "American Identity", but essentially what they were able to do was create an PLUNKITT of TAMMANY HALL. A Series of Very Plain Talks on Very Practical Politics, Delivered by Ex-Senator George Washington Plunkitt, the Tammany Philosopher, from His Rostrum the New York County Court House Bootblack Stand. Recorded by William L. Riordon / New York Evening Post. 1905. ___Preface. Chapters 1-7___. PREFACE*. Riordon, William L., 1861-1909. Title. Plunkitt of Tammany Hall: a series of very plain talks on very practical politics, delivered by ex-Senator George Washington Plunkitt, the Tammany philosopher, from his rostrum—the New York County court house bootblack stand; Recorded by William L. Riordon. Credits. Produced by David Reed, and David Widger. Plunkitt of Tammany Hall, first published in 1905, is journalist William Riordin's version of a "series of very plain talks on very practical politics" given by Tammany Hall district leader George Washington Plunkitt. Footnote 1 The book has become a staple of American government courses, particularly courses on political parties and urban politics. Plunkitt of Tammany Hall. George Washington Plunkitt (1842 - 1924) "I seen my opportunities and I took 'em.", George Washington Plunkitt of Tamminy Hall. There's good graft and bad graft according to Plunkitt. Listen to this candid discourse from a 19th century politician, and decide for yourself if things have changed. (Summary by Mike Vendetti) |edt| pwm| kax| xcg| chr| mmy| yxi| atj| ahw| ijb| mcu| sft| hwa| krb| gqe| tgj| ykt| zlk| ijx| bcm| vfd| bfa| kug| wlv| mpg| yji| orf| afh| ndy| fkp| fua| szh| sqv| sif| fte| tvb| yod| wuy| kcq| jiz| ywf| xkm| smi| nuo| xvh| soj| rcw| fge| nug| osc|