The Black Hand: An Organized Crime History Podcast
A podcast that delves into the lives and history of some of the most powerful people and organizations in the history of organized crime, we talk about the history and members of the Italian-American Mafia, Cartels, or street gangs, and everyone/everything in between
The Black Hand: An Organized Crime History Podcast
Episode 63: Frank Hague Pt. 2
On part 2 of Episode 63 we finish up our look into Frank Hague. Last week, we talked about Hague's rise to power, that saw him literally change the political landscape of not only Jersey City, but the region of Jersey that it occupied as whole. As Hague cemented a nearly autocratic regime as Mayor in the city. But this week, we'll talk about what he did with that power during his 32 years in power, and how he eventually lost it. Including how he dodged multiple attempts by the GOP to unseat him from his position. How he continued to manipulate and furthered his control over the electorate of Jersey City. As well as his unlikely alliance with Franklin D. Roosevelt, that would see New Deal politics save his mayoral career, and flood his city with 10's of millions of dollars.
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Background Music:
Music: Dark Flashes by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Intro Music:
Music: Void Glider by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Intro audio sources:
Lufthansa clip belongs to The Fox Corporation
“New York City is a warzone” clip belongs to CBS Broadcasting Inc.
Joey Gallo and “Leave by violence” clip belongs to the American Broadcasting Company
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