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Wiseguys and the White House : gangsters, presidents, and the deals they made Cover Image Book

Wiseguys and the White House : gangsters, presidents, and the deals they made / Eric Dezenhall.

Dezenhall, Eric, (author.).

Summary:

Wiseguys and the White House explores the influence of the mob on presidential power throughout American history. The book examines instances where connections between gangsters and presidents have shaped political outcomes and decisions. From Franklin Delano Roosevelt to Richard Nixon to Joe Biden, the mob has been involved in various activities such as assisting with political campaigns, carrying out covert operations, and influencing presidential actions. Key events include deals with mobsters like Lucky Luciano during World War II, the Chicago Outfit's role in John F. Kennedy's election, and the use of mob figures by presidents such as LBJ and Reagan. The book delves into the relationships between mobsters and political leaders, drawing on newly released government records and firsthand accounts to provide a detailed look at these often-hidden connections.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780063390614
  • ISBN: 0063390612
  • Physical Description: 351 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York, New York : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2025]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 333-338) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Piker Ryan's list: centuries of pols and gangsters -- Franklin D. Roosevelt: Black Tom and 'the devil himself' -- Harry Truman: ragefor the machine -- John F. Kennedy: sharp practice and plausible deniability -- Lyndon B. Johnson: the grim reaper comes to the rescue -- Richard Nixon: 'a thievery basis' -- Ronald Reagan: Hollywood friends -- Donald Trump: 'very nice people' -- Joe Biden: colorful ancestors -- 'That license'.

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Subject: Political corruption > United States > History.
Presidents > United States > History.
Mafia > United States > History.
Organized crime > United States > History.
Organized crime > Political aspects > United States.
Organized crime > Political aspects > United States > History.
Big business > Political aspects > United States > History.
Business and politics > United States > History.
Democracy > United States > History.
United States > Politics and government.
Genre: aInformational works.

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