Enoch L. Johnson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Enoch L. Johnson

Political boss and racketeer

Date of Birth: 20-Jan-1883

Place of Birth: Galloway Township, New Jersey, United States

Date of Death: 09-Dec-1968

Profession: politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Enoch L. Johnson

  • Enoch Lewis "Nucky" Johnson (January 20, 1883 – December 9, 1968) was an Atlantic City, New Jersey political boss, Sheriff of Atlantic County, New Jersey, businessman, and racketeer.
  • He was the undisputed "boss" of the political machine that controlled Atlantic City and the Atlantic County government from the 1910s until his conviction and imprisonment in 1941.
  • His rule encompassed the Roaring Twenties when Atlantic City was at the height of its popularity as a refuge from Prohibition.
  • In addition to bootlegging, his organization was also involved in gambling and prostitution.

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