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Did FDR strike a secret deal with the mob to win the nomination?
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June 7, 2026
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1:04Now PlayingHistory often hides the most scandalous alliances in plain sight. This recount dives into the murky pact between Franklin D. Roosevelt and crime boss Lucky Luciano. When the mafia kingpin faced legal ruin at the hands of Thomas Dewey, a desperate gamble for political power ensued. The bargain was simple: influence and muscle in exchange for immunity. Once the presidency was secured, however, the table turned, revealing a ruthless side of political betrayal that rewritten textbooks often conveniently forget.
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