Boss Tweed's political crime ring, known for its corruption in New York City during the 1860s and early 1870s, began to unravel in 1871. Key evidence of the corruption emerged, leading to investigations and public outcry. By 1873, Tweed was arrested and subsequently convicted, marking the effective end of his political power and the Tammany Hall machine's dominance.
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