Tammany Hall and the Origin of FDR’s New Deal

Charles Francis Murphy was one of the most-influential Irish American politicians of the early 20th century, and it’s a fair bet you’ve never heard of him. Not to worry – most Americans, even in his home city of New York, wouldn’t know his name either. That was how he preferred it. The press called him … Read more

Podcast: Ward Bosses and Alligator Bishops: Irish Americans and Tammany Hall with Terry Golway

For this Saint Patrick’s Day episode, Luke Sheehan asked Irish-American historian and New York history expert Terry Golway to help create an overview of the Irish American experience, with a focus on post-famine migration and the infamous Tammany Hall. Episode Credits: Host: Luke Sheehan Music: Loafing Heroes – ​​https://theloafingheroes.bandcamp.com Produced by Massimiliano Galli – https://www.massimilianogalli.com … Read more