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The American Dream: A Broken Promise
Al Capone, the notorious gangster of 1920s Prohibition-era Chicago, once said, “Capitalism is the legitimate racket of the ruling class.” Organised crime has always represented the underbelly of the American Dream: the belief that anyone can achieve wealth and success, regardless of their background.