: Often volunteer firemen by day, street brawlers by night. The Irish Immigrants (The Dead Rabbits) Context : Fleeing the Great Famine in Ireland.
: Federal troops redirected from Gettysburg were required to restore order. Legacy of the Gangs subtitle Gangs of New York
: Catholic and politically loyal to the Democratic machine. Symbol : A dead rabbit impaled on a pike during battle. Political Puppet Masters: Tammany Hall : Often volunteer firemen by day, street brawlers by night