JOHN DILLINGER - Public Enemy: Americas Most Notorious Gangsters
In the period following World War 1, America enjoyed a period of extreme prosperity. The "Roaring Twenties" saw a boost in industry and production, as well as a new, more relaxed lifestyle. Americans indulged in hot jazz music, illegal speakeasies, and reckless spending.
America could not go on giving credit to people who bought over-inflated stocks for companies that were over-producing...