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The corrupt politician William Macy Tweed cast a corrupt shadow over New York during the mid-1800s.

In these exclusive interviews, Suite 101 talks with Tammany Hall owner and "Play for Blood" event coordinator about this historical event to help the American Red Cross.

An accomplished lawyer and soldier who had his Congressional Medal of Honor revoked, Gardiner coined the phrase "Reform be damned" when pundits criticized Tammany Hall.

FDR cultivated the political techniques he used as President during his school years, his work in state and national government, and his run for Vice President in 1920.

Grover Cleveland's first term as President of the United States saw him attempting to reform the Federal Government, though he did little legistlating.

Prostitution was the primary social problem of the Gilded Age. Prostitutes' lives were fraught with peril, and sympathy for such "fallen" women was hard to find.

Grover Cleveland's path to the White House did not truly begin until elected Mayor of Buffalo, New York in 1881. Three years later, he would be President.

Election fraud potential in 2008 is under scrutiny with everything from voter registration to the security of high-tech voting machines putting the process at risk.

He said "the only cure for democracy is more democracy" and he meant it. He made America a better place to live but who now remembers Al Smith?

Political corruption has been a problem since the first Europeans settled in America. From officials to politicians, laws are circumvented to obtain riches and/or power.

In a hotly contested, close presidential election, James Blaine lost the crucial swing state of New York due to three words used days before voters went to the polls.

The growth of late 19th century American cities can be attributed to an influx of rural people as well as masses of European immigrants seeking a better way of life.

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich isn't the first governor to be impeached and face removal from office.

Thomas Nast's passionate crusades to preserve the Union and promote equality reached their heights during the Civil War and Reconstruction era.