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The 1957 raid on an estate in Apalachin, New York, where 59 affluent men were arrested, marked a turning point in America's understanding of organized crime. This detailed study explores how the event exposed the national Mafia, leading to significant federal legislation against labor racketeering and policy changes within the U.S. Department of Justice. It also highlights the impact on a contentious presidential election, framing the meeting as a crucial moment in the evolution of government responses to organized crime in America.
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The Mafia at Apalachin, 1957, Michael Newton
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- 2012
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- Title
- The Mafia at Apalachin, 1957
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Newton
- Publisher
- McFarland
- Publisher
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 242
- ISBN13
- 9780786466405
- Category
- Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- The 1957 raid on an estate in Apalachin, New York, where 59 affluent men were arrested, marked a turning point in America's understanding of organized crime. This detailed study explores how the event exposed the national Mafia, leading to significant federal legislation against labor racketeering and policy changes within the U.S. Department of Justice. It also highlights the impact on a contentious presidential election, framing the meeting as a crucial moment in the evolution of government responses to organized crime in America.