William Grace

Dec 2, 2019 | 19th century, 20th century, episodes, irish, laity, latin american, mid-atlantic, new york, new york city, politician

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Episode 24

Irish immigrant William Grace founded a very successful shipping and importing company and eventually got involved in politics. He was elected mayor of New York City — the first Catholic to win the position — with the help of the Tammany Hall machine, but rejected their support and worked hard to uproot corruption in New York City politics.

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