During tough times, people will sometimes turn to unreasonable means for survival. And in the midst of American Prohibition and the subsequent Great Depression, a new roster of outlaws reared its head. Among that roster was John Dillinger, who lived a short and fast life, robbing banks and running from J. Edgar Hoover and the recently formed FBI. Despite only living for three decades, his legacy has influenced numerous books, films, and documentaries. Let’s find out why, today on the Gems of History.
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