During the Great Depression (1929-1939) there were a series of famous gangsters such as John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson, Bonnie and Clyde, Pretty Boy Floyd, Machine
Gun Kelly, John Ashley, and Al Capone. This period became known in law enforcement as the Public Enemies Era based on the FBI keeping “Public Enemies” lists of wanted criminals. Despite their extensive list of criminal behavior and violence, many were and remain beloved by Americans. In your essay, you should discuss why they were so beloved. You need to discuss the context (Great Depression) and if that had an impact on their public persona. Also, include a discussion of the changes made in the criminal justice system because of their
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