Wiseguys and the White House : gangsters, presidents, and the deals they made / Eric Dezenhall.
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]
- Copyright: ©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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| Eden Library | 364.106 D (Text) | 31554012286349 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Madison-Mayodan Public Library | 364.106 D (Text) | 31554012286356 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Belhaven Public Library | 364.106 (Text) | 38344400214795 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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| Braswell Memorial Main Library | 364.106 Dez (Text) | 37807000061619 | Adult New Nonfiction | Checked out | 04/11/2025 |
| Cumberland Headquarters | 364.106 DEZ (Text) | 31781069052940 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Dunn Public Library | 364.106 Dez (Text) | 33436001818175 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Fletcher Branch | 364.106 D (Text) | 33258009655791 | Adult New Nonfiction | Checked out | 05/03/2025 |
| Goldsboro Library | 364.106 DEZ (Text) | 900005000275343 | Adult New Nonfiction | In process | - |
| Graham County Library | 364.106 DEZ (Text) | 80605003742920 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Haywood County Main Library | 364.106 Dezenhall (Text) | 33115007715695 | Adult New Nonfiction | Checked out | 05/05/2025 |
| Henderson Main Branch | 364.106 D (Text) | 33258009655809 | Adult New Nonfiction | Checked out | 05/05/2025 |
| Lenoir Library | 364.106 De (Text) | 50669013295986 | Adult New Nonfiction | Checked out | 05/05/2025 |
| Margaret and James Harper, Jr. Library | 364.106 DEZ (Text) | 31421621460659 | Adult New Nonfiction | Checked out | 05/13/2025 |
| Morganton Public Library | 364.1060973 DEZ (Text) | 33557004706511 | Adult New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Murphy Public Library | 364.106 DEZ (Text) | 80605000579879 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 05/09/2025 |
| North Regional Library | 364.106 DEZ (Text) | 31781069052957 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 05/18/2025 |
| Southwest Brunswick Library | 364.106 DEZ (Text) | 31427000662039 | Adult New Nonfiction | On holds shelf | - |
| Statesville Main Library | 364.106 DEZ (Text) | 33114018666313 | Adult New Nonfiction | Checked out | 05/15/2025 |
| Vass Area Library | 364.106 DEZ (Text) | 48198070026501 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Whitakers Public Library | 364.106 Dez (Text) | 37807000062828 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Wilkes County Public Library | 364.106 DEZ (Text) | 50501011940653 | Adult New Nonfiction | Checked out | 05/19/2025 |
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.
