Frank Hague was the corrupt mayor and boss of Jersey City, New Jersey from 1917 to 1947. Hague grew up in a slum, but as mayor he enjoyed palatial homes, European vacations, and a private suite at the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel. He claimed "I am the law," and was instrumental in Franklin D. Roosevelt's winning the Democratic nomination in 1932. For his support of Roosevelt in 1932, Hague was rewarded with money for a massive medical center.

"The King of Hanky Panky" was succeeded as mayor by his nephew.