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John Dillinger was the most famous outlaw of the 1930s—a charming yet elusive bank robber who captured the public&#8217;s imagination and fueled an entire genre of crime melodramas during the darkest days of the Great Depression.
His daring escapades, including multiple jailbreaks and bank heists, captivated the nation and earned him the moniker of &#8220;<a href="https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/john-dillinger">Public Enemy Number One</a>&#8221; from FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover.
Join me as I delve into the life and legacy of John Dillinger, the man behind the myth.
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