December 20, 1924, was a typical day in Miami, Florida, a winter resort town catering to the wealthy elite from across the nation. But beneath the veneer of luxury and sophistication, a different kind of businessman was thriving – the bootlegger. According to Bob Dorman, a NEA Service Writer, the rumrunners of Miami were a far cry from the rough and ready sorts commonly associated with the illicit liquor trade.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Organized Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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