How a bloody power struggle transformed the American underworld forever
In short: In 1928, Joe Masseria claimed the title of 'Boss of all Bosses.' This video explores the violent conflict that followed, which fundamentally restructured organized crime and led to the creation of the influential Commission.
The conflict began when a new rival emerged in 1930, seeking to overthrow Masseria, the leader of the New York Morello gang. This was no ordinary mob war; the ensuing violence triggered a total transformation of criminal leadership and the very structure of American organized crime.
The most enduring legacy of this era was the establishment of the Commission, a governing body that emerged from the chaos to redefine how the underworld operated.
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