The cartoons of Thomas Nast primarily exposed the corruption of Tammany Hall, a political organization in New York City that was known for its graft and political corruption in the late 19th century. Nast's illustrations, particularly those depicting figures like Boss Tweed, played a significant role in raising public awareness about the corrupt practices of Tammany Hall and contributed to the eventual downfall of Tweed and his associates. His work helped to galvanize public sentiment against political corruption during that period.
Whose corruption did the cartoons of Thomas Nast expose?
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