Kennedy, Sinatra and the Mafia
Overview
Frank Sinatra, leveraging his connections with organized crime and his influence in Hollywood, played a pivotal role in John F. Kennedy's election to the presidency in 1960. Their alliance promised to reshape American politics, but as the years progressed, the collaboration soured, leading to a dramatic fallout. "Kennedy, Sinatra and the Mafia" delves into the intricate web of relationships and power dynamics that defined this era, exploring how the intertwining fates of these iconic figures ultimately unraveled in a clash of ambition and betrayal.
Episodes
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1
The Beginning
Frank Sinatra's father, a bartender, and his mother, a midwife, had ties to organized crime that played a role in Frank's ascent to fame. Similarly, J...
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2
After the Election
Kennedy takes office as President, and Robert Kennedy, determined to take a tough stance against the Mafia, is named Attorney General. When Hoover unc...