Before Al Capone, George Remus ruled the American underground
In short: While Al Capone eventually became the face of Prohibition, George Remus built the infrastructure that made the era's illicit trade possible. This video explores how Remus exploited a specific legal loophole to become the original king of the bootleggers.
George Remus, a Chicago native, established a nationwide network to supply speakeasies during the Prohibition era. Unlike the more violent notoriety associated with later figures, Remus's rise was defined by his ability to navigate the complexities of the Volstead Act.
The video examines how Remus utilized a loophole in the Volstead Act to dominate the market. By understanding the nuances of the law, he was able to build a massive operation that predated the rise of the modern organized crime figures we recognize today.
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