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Frank Hague (January 17, 1876 – January 1, 1956) was an American Democratic Party politician who served as the Mayor of Jersey City from 1917 to 1947, Democratic National Committeeman from New Jersey from 1922 until 1949, and Vice-Chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 1924 until 1949.
18. Mai 2018 · Frank Hague. The American political leader Frank Hague (1876-1956), mayor of Jersey City, N.J., for three decades, was one of the major city bosses in the 20th century. Frank Hague was born on Jan. 17, 1876, in Jersey City, N.J. At 16, after little schooling, he went to work. In 1896 he was picked by one of the Democratic district ...
11. März 2024 · There is no doubt that Frank Hague is Jersey City's most famous mayor. He served an incomparable 30 years as mayor from 1917 to 1947 for seven consecutive terms and half of his eighth four-year term in office. They included the critical years of the Depression and World War II.
…notorious of those bosses was Frank Hague, who ruled Jersey City and Hudson county from 1917 to 1947. For three decades Hague dominated the Democratic Party and heavily influenced the Republicans. His philosophy of government was best summed up in his famous reply to those who told him an order…
Frank Hague, for 30 years Mayor of Jersey City and brass-knuckled overlord of Hudson County politics, simply summoned newsmen to City Hall and announced: “I am retiring.” Then he handed them a...
Frank Hague era in Jersey City redefined what it meant to be a 'boss' - nj.com. Updated: Apr. 24, 2017, 10:08 p.m. |. Published: Apr. 24, 2017, 9:08 p.m. By. Carmela A. Karnoutsos and Patrick...
Learn about Frank Hague, the boss of Jersey City from 1917 to 1947, who influenced President Roosevelt and ruled with favoritism and social welfare. Find out how he retired, who succeeded him, and how his legacy was challenged.
