Kennedy vs. The Mafia: Gambling, Power, and Corruption in 1960s America

Описание: Step into the shadowy world of organized crime in the 1960s as the Kennedy administration declares war on corruption and dismantles the Mafia’s billion-dollar empire. This gripping documentary dives deep into the unholy alliance between organized crime, the CIA, and gambling empires that stretched across America.

Discover how Robert F. Kennedy’s relentless crackdown shook the underworld to its core, targeting figures like Carlos Marcello, Santo Trafficante, and Meyer Lansky. Follow the Kennedy brothers’ battle against entrenched systems of power, including the CIA’s covert ties to mobsters during the Bay of Pigs invasion, and the Mafia’s stranglehold on American politics, business, and culture.

We explore the heart-wrenching stories of gambling’s devastating impact on American families, from a destitute husband consumed by addiction to the widespread corruption that saw police and even lawyers running illegal betting operations. This documentary also examines the massive gambling networks fueling the Mafia's empire, from the "layoff" capital of Newport-Covington to the neon lights of Las Vegas, where men like Bugsy Siegel and Frank Costello turned casinos into criminal powerhouses.

Uncover the secretive meetings, such as the infamous Apalachin Conference, that revealed the Mafia’s reach across state lines. Learn how organized crime infiltrated legitimate businesses, manipulated the justice system, and turned gambling profits into a tool for corruption, narcotics trafficking, and violence.

With detailed accounts of historic figures like Joe Adonis, Tony Accardo, and Vito Genovese, this documentary sheds light on the Mafia's evolution from prohibition-era bootlegging to a sprawling empire controlling billions. Explore the Kennedy administration’s efforts to expose these shadowy networks, revealing the shocking truths behind mob violence, political influence, and societal decay.

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