Here the link to an interview I did on the occasion for NPR's Bryant Street Project:
In honor of the occasion, I give you my two favorite pictures of The Boss. First, here is Thomas Nast's classic "Twas Him," from the Harper's Weekly of August 19, 1871. The caption reads "Who stole the peoples' money?" Tweed is the chubby man holding his hat:
Then, there is this cover drawing from the January 6, 1871 Evening Telegram showing Tweed leading the dancers at Tammany's New Year's celebration at the NY Academy of Music:
So Happy Birthday, Boss. They don't make politians like you any more and, frankly, we are all poorer as a result. --KenA
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