Gangland
John Dillinger (4:29)
John Dillinger was one the most notorious gangsters of the 1920s. What was the fascination with this cold hearted criminal?
Historical Gangs (6)
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John Dillinger
John DillingerVideo Clip (4:29)
Video Clip (4:29)
John Dillinger was one the most notorious gangsters of the 1920s. What was the fascination with this cold hearted criminal?
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Bonnie & Clyde's Midwest Rampage
Bonnie & Clyde's Midwest RampageVideo Clip (3:54)
Video Clip (3:54)
In this American Justice video clip, we learn the origin of the gang members we all know as Bonnie and Clyde. Guns and cars were just a couple of their owned items and robbing many was their game. Check out the interesting facts on the two here.
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Gangster Al Capone Exploits Prohibition
Gangster Al Capone Exploits ProhibitionVideo Clip (2:41)
Video Clip (2:41)
This Prohibition of alcohol History Channel video covers the turmoil caused by the 18th Amendment, which prohibited the sale of alcohol. We get a look at how Al Capone and the Mona Lisa club profited selling bootleg beer.
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The Karpis Barker Gang
The Karpis Barker GangVideo Clip (0:42)
Video Clip (0:42)
Kate "Ma" Barker and her sons, Herman, Lloyd, Arthur, and Fred teamed up with Alvin Karpis (whom Fred met in the penitentiary) and several other criminals to form one of the most notorious gangs of the 1930's. | Courtesy of the National Archives
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The Dalton Gang
The Dalton GangVideo Clip (4:29)
Video Clip (4:29)
Grat, Bob, and Emmett Dalton turned their back on the law and formed the Dalton gang.
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Dead Rabbit Gang Battles Bowery Boys
Dead Rabbit Gang Battles Bowery BoysVideo Clip (4:21)
Video Clip (4:21)
When the Irish came to America, they quickly turned to gangs as a way to prove themselves in society. One Irish gang, the Dead Rabbit Gang, started a massive street riot with a native gang. The riot quickly turned deadly, killing more than 100 people.
