Who was William M. 'Boss' Tweed?
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Correct answer: A leader of Tammany Hall who became infamous for corruption and stealing public money
Boss Tweed led the Tammany Hall machine in New York City. His organization used bribery, inflated contracts, and political influence to steal large sums from the public.
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