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Harry Hoffman (Brooklyn politician) |
Harry Hoffman (Brooklyn politician) |
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'''Harry Hoffman''' (1894 - 1976) was an American political figure within the '''Kings County Democratic County Committee''' (the Brooklyn Democratic machine) during the early 20th century. Hoffman was a prominent restaurateur and [[political boss]] in [[Brownsville]] and [[East New York]]'s 2nd Assembly District. As the "standard bearer" of the Harry Hoffman Democratic Club, he was regarded by the contemporary press as "one of the most popular Democrats in the borough". |
'''Harry Hoffman''' (1894 - 1976) was an American political figure within the '''Kings County Democratic County Committee''' (the Brooklyn Democratic machine) during the early 20th century. Hoffman was a prominent restaurateur and [[political boss]] in [[Brownsville]] and [[East New York]]'s 2nd Assembly District. As the "standard bearer" of the Harry Hoffman Democratic Club, he was regarded by the contemporary press as "one of the most popular Democrats in the borough." “Hoffman Democrats Honor Smith, McCooey,” The Brooklyn Citizen, May 15, 1927, p. 4. https://www.newspapers.com/image/542878379/ |
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==The Harry Hoffman Democratic Club== |
==The Harry Hoffman Democratic Club== |
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Hoffman's club was central in the ideological battle against the Socialist Party in the 2nd Assembly District. Hoffman actively worked to "disintegrate" local Socialist strength, reporting that numerous Socialists were enrolling as Democrats due to his club's growth. |
Hoffman's club was central in the ideological battle against the Socialist Party in the 2nd Assembly District. Hoffman actively worked to "disintegrate" local Socialist strength, reporting that numerous Socialists were enrolling as Democrats due to his club's growth. |
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During the 1927 elections, his "Hoffman workers", known as "Hoffmanites", were credited with facilitating a massive shift toward the Democratic machine, helping candidates like Alderman Thomas J. Cox defeat Socialist opponents by margins as high as ten to one. |
During the 1927 elections, his "Hoffman workers", known as "Hoffmanites", were credited with facilitating a massive shift toward the Democratic machine, helping candidates like Alderman Thomas J. Cox defeat Socialist opponents by margins as high as ten to one. “2nd A.D. Socialists lose to Democrats,” The Brooklyn Daily Times, November 12, 1927, p. 39. https://www.newspapers.com/image/557774388/ |
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===Community Role=== |
===Community Role=== |
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Under Hoffman’s leadership, the club functioned as a vital social welfare organization for the immigrant-heavy neighborhoods of Brownsville and East New York. The organization hosted benefit parties to raise funds for food and necessities for impoverished families in the community. Its social calendar included high-profile entertainment and dances held at major Brooklyn venues like Trommer’s and the Hotel St. George. |
Under Hoffman’s leadership, the club functioned as a vital social welfare organization for the immigrant-heavy neighborhoods of Brownsville and East New York. The organization hosted benefit parties to raise funds for food and necessities for impoverished families in the community. Its social calendar included high-profile entertainment and dances held at major Brooklyn venues like Trommer’s and the Hotel St. George. |
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== References == |
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