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He killed the albatross. Illustration shows Charles F. Murphy proudly sitting on the bow of a ship with an albatross labeled Tammany Rule, its wings labeled Graft and Patronage, that he has shot with an arrow labeled Murphyism. Date 1913 November 26. He killed the albatross. Illustration shows Charles F. Murphy proudly sitting on the bow of a ship with an albatross labeled Tammany Rule, its wings labeled Graft and Patronage, that he has shot with an arrow labeled Murphyism. Date 1913 November 26
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He Killed the Albatross: Charles F. Murphy's Fatal Shot to Tammany Rule Date: November 26, 1913 This striking and symbolic illustration, published in Puck magazine on November 26, 1913, depicts Charles F. Murphy, a prominent political figure in New York City, proudly sitting on the bow of a ship with an albatross labeled "Tammany Rule" at his feet. The albatross, a bird long considered a harbinger of bad luck, is adorned with the labels "Graft" and "Patronage" on its wings, while an arrow labeled "Murphyism" pierces its heart. Murphy, a powerful figure in the Tammany Hall political machine, was known for his ruthless tactics and corrupt dealings. The albatross, a symbol of Tammany Rule, represented the corrupt and outdated political system that had long plagued New York City. By killing the albatross, Murphy was seen as taking a bold stand against the entrenched corruption and signaling a new era in politics. The illustration, created by an unknown artist for Puck magazine, was a powerful commentary on the political landscape of the time. It captured the public's imagination and helped to fuel the growing discontent with the Tammany Hall machine. The image of Murphy killing the albatross became an iconic representation of the fight against political corruption and the beginning of a new, more transparent political era in New York City.
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