http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/keyword/tammany-hall Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Mon, 04 May 2026 08:42:37 -0400 Mon, 04 May 2026 08:42:37 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/643/the-political-returns-of-philanthropy-the-case-of-tammany-hall By Robin S. Kigel - New York’s 1827 mayoral election was the harbinger for a new era in politics. Tammany Hall—New York’s democratic political machine—suborned thousands of immigrants to vote for the pro-Tammany ticket. With cartloads of Irish in tow, ward leaders hurriedly moved from one polling place to the next allowing their passengers to cast as many as six votes apiece. In exchange for their vote the Irish received largesse such as food, clothing, or even cash. Back at New York City’s almshouse, inmates were also drawn into the democratic process at the behest of Tammany ward leaders... Tue, 15 May 2012 08:05 EDT http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/643/the-political-returns-of-philanthropy-the-case-of-tammany-hall