The document provides biographical information on several famous American gangsters from the 1920s including Al Capone, Dutch Schultz, and Baby Face Nelson. It discusses that Al Capone was known as the "King of Chicago" and engaged in bootlegging, smuggling, and prostitution. Dutch Schultz was also involved in bootlegging and numbers racketing. Baby Face Nelson partnered with John Dillinger to escape from prison and they became known as Public Enemy number 1. The main criminal activities of gangsters during this time included bootlegging, prostitution, violence, bank robberies, and other crimes.
Photos of the important actors in organized crime during Prohibition. These people invented the drive by shooting. They also perfected corruption. Big thanks for that.
Photos of the important actors in organized crime during Prohibition. These people invented the drive by shooting. They also perfected corruption. Big thanks for that.
my project will cover the basic information about who these "men of business" are. I will also talk about who one of Chicago's biggest men were in the 1920's and his place in the St. Valentine's massacre.
2. AL Capone quote: Prohibition has made nothing but trouble. Al CaponeThis American system of ours, call it Americanism, call it capitalism, call it what you will, gives each and every one of us a great opportunity if we only seize it with both hands and make the most of it. Al CaponeRead more: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/a/al_capone.html#ixzz1FMbxqUKX
3. Famous gangsters in the 1920’s Al Capone Baby Face Nelson John Dillinger (mostly Lucky Luciano Three Finger Brown Dutch Schultz Legs Diamond
4. Al Capone Al Capone was born in Brooklyn, New York He was born on January 17, 1899 – January 25, 1947 He was known as “King of Chicago” He was known for using prostitution, smuggling, and bootlegging He is also known for committing the Saint Valentines Day Massacre, which greatly decreased Capone later went to many federal prisons, including Alcatraz.
5. Dutch Schultz Schultz was born on August 6, 1902 – October 23, 1935 Schultz died because the Government ordered his Assassination in 1935. He was known for bootlegging and numbers racketing He was abandoned by his dad when he was 14 He was a Jewish immigrant
6. Baby Face Nelson Baby Face Nelson was born on December 6, 1908– November 27, 1934 He was famous for partnering with famous John Dillinger to escape from prison They became Public Enemy number 1 He died after shooting FBI agents at the Battle of Barrington
8. Bootlegging This was the main crime of gangsters during the 1920’s “When I sell liquor, it's called bootlegging; when my patrons serve it on Lake Shore Drive, it's called hospitality”. - Al Capone www.brainyquote.com Al Capone was caught and investigated for his selling of liquor, which led to the government finding out about the other crimes