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Prohibition Didn’t Stop Atlantic City From Thriving Prohibition Didn’t Stop Atlantic City From Thriving
Prohibition Didn’t Stop Atlantic City From Thriving Prohibition put the kibosh on economic growth for many cities in the United States. Atlantic City, however, was not one of them.  In fact, the bustling seaside resort town on the Jersey coast saw immense economic growth and prosperity from 1920 to 1933. Unlike other towns, Atlantic City had two key factors working in its favor: its location and lack of enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment — which banned manufacture of alcohol, its transportation, and its sale — on the part of local officials. Clockwise: Al Capone, Meyer Lansky, and Lucky Luciano. All three took part in the Atlantic …

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How 'Boardwalk Empire' Stacks Up Against Atlantic City History How 'Boardwalk Empire' Stacks Up Against Atlantic City History
How 'Boardwalk Empire' Stacks Up Against Atlantic City History "Boardwalk Empire," the HBO series set in 1920s Atlantic City, has gained critical acclaim for its gritty portrayal of the era. But how accurate is it?  The Characters "Boardwalk Empire" has an incredibly diverse and rich cast of characters. The main character, bootlegger Nucky Thompson, played by Steve Buscemi, is based on the real-life Enoch “Nucky” Johnson. Other major characters in the show include Al Capone, Lucky Luciano, Jimmy Darmody, Arnold Rothstein, and Gillian Darmody. The supporting cast is just as captivating as the main characters, featuring Chalky White, Commodore Lou…

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