Carmine G. DeSapio

Carmine G. DeSapio appears in the following:

Backing a Democrat for the White House: Carmine DeSapio's Partisan Politics

Wednesday, September 05, 2012

WNYC

Carmine G. DeSapio rose through the ranks of Tammany Hall, the New York City Democratic machine, starting out as an errand boy and becoming "boss" in 1949. The upcoming presidential contest is very much on DeSapio's mind during this 1955 edition of Campus Press Conference.

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The Democratic Machine: Carmine DeSapio and Jacob Javits Debate Ethics in Politics

Monday, September 03, 2012

WNYC

Speaking first in this 1955 debate, the Democratic boss Carmine G. DeSapio bristles at the question, "Is Tammany Hall fundamentally corrupt?" He dismisses such "sinister implications," claiming they refer to long-ago scandals.

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Carmine DeSapio

Sunday, June 16, 1957

A political kingpin defends Mayor Wagner's administration.

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Carmine DeSapio

Sunday, June 17, 1956

Civil rights in the South and this year's election.

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Carmine DeSapio

Sunday, July 24, 1955

This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate.

Marvin Sleeper hosts.

Carmine DeSapio, Secretary of State to the Governor of New York, answers questions.

Panelists: Paulette Singer, Penny Fox, Jim Farrell, Bob Feinberg, ...

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Ethics in Politics

Sunday, March 13, 1955

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Tammany leader Carmine DeSapio defends the Tammany organization. No longer the organization of Tweed and Crocker. Notes that The People choose politician.

New York State Attorney General Jacob ...

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