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2. www.history.com › topics › crimeMafia in the United States - Today, Italian ... - HISTORY

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   Oct 22, 2009 · Learn about the origins, structure and activities of the American Mafia, an Italian-American organized-crime network that rose to power in the 20th century. Explore the Mafia's role in Prohibition, its violent conflicts, its rituals and its influence on popular culture.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › American_MafiaAmerican Mafia - Wikipedia

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   The American Mafia, [23] [24] [25] commonly referred to in North America as the Italian-American Mafia, the Mafia, or the Mob, [23] [24] [25] is a highly organized Italian American criminal society and organized crime group.

5. www.biography.com › gangstersInfamous Gangsters - Mobsters and Mafia Members - Biography

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   Al Capone, John Gotti, Frank Lucas, and Whitey Bulger are just some of the gangsters, drug dealers, and hitmen whose names are notorious from coast to coast.

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     Mobsters: Tommy Lucchese and The Mafia - Full Episode (S1, E19) | A&E

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     The Downfall Of America's Most Notorious Mobsters | Our History

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     Mobsters: New Orleans Mafia Boss - Full Episode (S1, E22) | A&E

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7. www.smithsonianmag.com › history › six-most-famousSix of the Most Famous Mob Murders of All Time | Smithsonian

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   Mar 18, 2019 · Learn about six notorious mob killings from the 20th century, including the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, the death of Paul Castellano and the murder of Albert Anastasia. See photos and read about the motives, methods and consequences of these mafia murders.

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8. 247tempo.com › the-most-famous-mobsters-in35 of the Most Famous Mobsters in US History - 24/7 Tempo

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   Jan 15, 2024 · To assemble a list of the most famous mobsters in U.S. history, 24/7 Tempo consulted various sources such as the Crime Museum, the Mob Museum, Crime Library, American Mafia History, the website for the FBI. We created our list based on the power and influence a given gangster wielded and the historical and cultural impact the criminal had on ...

9. www.npr.org › 2018/06/26 › 623268051'Cadillac Frank,' 'Ice Pick Willie,' And The Nicknames Of ...

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   Jun 26, 2018 · "Cadillac Frank" is just one of the famously nicknamed mobsters of the 20th century. Mobsters acquire nicknames from many different places: reporters, cops, friends, etc.

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    Are Mafia mobsters made men?

    • All inducted members of the Mafia are called "made" men. This signifies that they are untouchable in the criminal underworld and any harm brought to them will be met with retaliation. With the exception of associates, all mobsters within the Mafia are "made" official members of a crime family.

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    What is the difference between the Mafia and the mob?

    • However, without context, these two terms may cause confusion; "The Mafia" may also refer to the Sicilian Mafia specifically or Italian organized crime in general, while "The Mob" can refer to other similar organized crime groups (such as the Irish Mob) or organized crime in general.

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    How do mobsters get nicknames?

    • Mobsters acquire nicknames from many different places: reporters, cops, friends, etc. Some enjoy the nicknames, and others, like Cadillac Frank, are not such big fans. Salemme got his nickname "Cadillac Frank" from working at an auto body shop in Boston, where he specialized in fixing up Cadillacs.

    'Cadillac Frank,' 'Ice Pick Willie,' And The Nicknames Of ... - NPR

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    What is the Italian Mafia?

    • In North America, the organization is often colloquially referred to as the Italian Mafia or Italian Mob, though these terms may also apply to the separate yet related Sicilian Mafia or other organized crime groups in Italy, or ethnic Italian crime groups in other countries.

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    How were American Mafia crime families organized?

    • Typically, each American Mafia crime family was organized around a hierarchy headed by a boss, who ruled with unquestioned authority and received a cut of every money-making operation taken on by any member of his family.

    Mafia in the United States - Today, Italian-American & History | HISTORY

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    What happened to the Mafia?

    • The Mafia’s violent crimes, secret rituals and notorious characters such as Al Capone and John Gotti have fascinated the public and become a part of popular culture. During the latter part of the 20th century, the government used anti-racketeering laws to convict high-ranking mobsters and weaken the Mafia. However, it remains in business today.

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11. www.britannica.com › topic › MafiaMafia | History, Organization, Boss, Family, & Facts | Britannica

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    May 20, 2024 · Mafia, hierarchically structured society of criminals of primarily Italian or Sicilian birth or extraction. The term applies to the traditional criminal organization in Sicily and also to a criminal organization in the United States. Most scholars agree that the Mafia emerged in Sicily in the 19th.