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On September 4, 1871, a mass meeting of indignant citizens, held in Cooper Union, created the Committee of Seventy, and charged it with the conduct of investigations and prosecutions.
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This quote marks a significant moment in civic activism, as citizens organized to investigate and prosecute corruption in New York City.
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