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Ep. 8: LA Goes Boom in the Roaring 10s & 20s - Part 1

Ep. 8: LA Goes Boom in the Roaring 10s & 20s - Part 1

Update: 2024-04-17

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The 1910s and 20s saw Los Angeles transform into a land of dreams. Silent films captivated audiences, airplanes soared, and LA's temperate climate fueled military growth. But beneath the prosperity lurked organized crime, extortion, and the rise of the mafia, fueled by Prohibition.

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Ep. 8: LA Goes Boom in the Roaring 10s & 20s - Part 1

Ep. 8: LA Goes Boom in the Roaring 10s & 20s - Part 1

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