George washington plunkitt. Plunkitt of Tammany Hall by William L. Riordon 1963 2022-10-11
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George Washington Plunkitt was a prominent figure in New York City politics during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He served as a member of the Tammany Hall political machine, which dominated the city's Democratic Party and played a major role in shaping the city's government and politics. Plunkitt is perhaps best known for his colorful personality and his forthright opinions on politics and government, which he shared in a series of widely read lectures and essays.
Plunkitt was born in 1842 in Manhattan and grew up in poverty. He worked his way up through the ranks of Tammany Hall, eventually becoming one of its most influential members. Plunkitt was known for his ability to deliver votes and get things done, and he used his position to help those in need and to advance the causes he believed in. He was also known for his willingness to use underhanded tactics to achieve his goals, including vote-buying and other forms of corruption.
Despite his reputation for corruption, Plunkitt was also a strong advocate for the working class and for social reform. He believed in the power of government to improve the lives of ordinary people and worked to create programs and policies that would benefit the poor and working class. He was a strong supporter of public education, labor unions, and other progressive causes.
Plunkitt was also a gifted speaker and writer, and he used his talents to promote his views on politics and government. He gave a series of lectures at Tammany Hall that were later collected and published as a book, "Plunkitt of Tammany Hall." The book became a bestseller and is still widely read today as a classic of political thought.
In conclusion, George Washington Plunkitt was a complex and influential figure in New York City politics. He was a skilled politician who used his power and influence to help those in need, but he was also willing to resort to corrupt tactics to achieve his goals. Despite his controversial reputation, Plunkitt's contributions to the city and to the causes he believed in have had a lasting impact on the political landscape of New York and beyond.
Plunkitt of Tammany Hall
A recent contest for the leadership of the Second District illustrated further the strenuous work of the Tammany district leaders. Plunkitt was a State Senator in New York during the heyday of Tammany Hall. Well, he went down to the civil service office and tackled the fool questions. They don't count for much alongside of civil service, which strikes right at the root of the government. All those questions were answered in this chapter. What could be more polite and, at the same time, more to the point? The power of Tammany Hall stemmed from their power over New York politics at almost every level, that culminated with the reign of Boss Tweed William M. What is representative government, anyhow? Riordon is the best known.
Give me a real bid. I know there is a lot of talk about dock graft, but that talk comes from the outs. . The mummies and the bird blasted his patriotism. He made most of his money through the purchase of land that he knew would be needed for public projects. Let me tell you, too, that I got jobs from Republicans in office — Federal and otherwise. The rest of the time it's live and let live with us.
He went to the dogs. My plan is this: first get rid of that infamous law, and then go ahead and by degrees get municipal ownership. I know that some upstate members of the State committee call themselves Democrats. Messy as it is, we drive down the political highway of life pretty well and, if we see bad driving in the rear-view mirror, we change drivers. Now take the reform movement of 1894. He was born, as he proudly tells, in Central Park — that is, in the territory now included in the park. No; I drop all monkeyshines.
But we are used to this kind of ingratitude. Books is a hindrance more than anything else. The newspaper essentially reminisced about the era when Plunkitt, generally seated on a bootblack stand in a courthouse lobby, dispensed political advice and handed out favors to loyal supporters. They would settle everything pleasant and comfortable at Tammany Hall, and every bill introduced in the Legislature by Tammany would be sure to go through. Where was my young man? I saw him next day - it was Memorial Day, and soldiers were marchin' and flags flyin' and people cheerin'. Finally, it was decided that there was nothing to do but to go over to Sixth Avenue and Broadway for carriages. WHENEVER Tammany is whipped at the polls, the people set to predictin' that the organization is goin' to smash.
No New Yorker needs to be informed who George Washington Plunkitt is. And then see how they applaud and yell when patriotic things are said! That was what was said after the throwdowns in 1894 and 1901. To learn real human nature you have to go among the people, see them and be seen. Just see how many thousands of new places there would be for the workers in Tammany. Last Wednesday a line of carriages wound into Cavalry Cemetery. Washington says that the key to prosperity is through learning to dignify common labor.
They call that the spoils system. Learn More In his discussion of honest graft, Plunkitt argues that politicians should use their knowledge about proposed construction or development initiatives to increase their fortune. A Jap opened the door for me. When considering this point in the context of political activism in general, it is rather benign and could help to strengthen the overall political landscape in America. Then we fight tooth and nail. When he went to school, he was the most patriotic boy in the district. Their absolute frankness and vigorous unconventionality of thought and expression charmed me.
Well, in the municipal campaign of 1897, that young man, chockful of patriotism, worked day and night for the Tammany ticket. Plunkitt said right out what all practical politicians think but are afraid to say. Martin, leader of the Twenty-seventh, is also something of a hightoner. He didn't care no more for his country. He is at rest with his family, parents and brother James in Calvary Cemetery. What do I mean by marketable goods? At the time of his death George lived at 323 W.
Plunkitt of Tammany Hall by William L. Riordon 1963
On election day I try to pile up as big a majority as I can against George Wanmaker, the Republican leader of the Fifteenth. Is it any wonder that scandals do not permanently disable Tammany and that it speedily recovers from what seems to be crushing defeat? One had been discharged by the Metropolitan Rail way Company for neglect of duty, and wanted the district leader to fix things. Plunkitt would ask competitors not to bid on the items at auction. At the time of his death George lived at 323 W. We need a new Declaration of Independence - independence of the whole fool civil service business. The bosses go in for the former. What did the people mean when they voted for Tammany? Say, honest now; can you answer that argument? Civil service would gobble up everything, politicians would be on the bum, the republic would fall and soon there would be the cry of "Vevey le roi! It is the curse of the nation.
