The Rise and Fall of Atlantic City: Casinos, Corruption, and the Collapse of America’s Playground скачать в хорошем качестве

The Rise and Fall of Atlantic City: Casinos, Corruption, and the Collapse of America’s Playground

Atlantic City was once called America’s Playground — a glamorous seaside resort built on grand hotels, jazz bands, and promises of escape. But behind the boardwalk lights and slot machines was a deeper story of corruption, organized crime, and economic collapse. In this full-length documentary, discover the real history of Atlantic City — from its 1800s birth as a health resort to its Prohibition-fueled rise under mob boss Nucky Johnson, to the casino boom of the 1980s led by Donald Trump… and the devastating collapse that followed. We explore: • How organized crime and Prohibition made Atlantic City thrive • The Trump Taj Mahal and the illusion of casino success • Why Las Vegas succeeded while Atlantic City crumbled • The economic, social, and political decisions that led to decline • What’s being done today to try to save the city Want me to do a voice over for you? Want to read one of my dozens of children's books? Want to follow me on Social Media? It's all here on my LinkTree! - linktr.ee/learnwithlogan If you’re fascinated by the casino industry, urban decline, mob history, or real-life stories behind shows like Boardwalk Empire, this is a must-watch. Can Atlantic City be saved — or is it a cautionary tale for every American city chasing a dream? Chapters 0:00 -Chapter 1: The Birth of a Dream 9:12 -Chapter 2: Glitz, Glamour, and Mob Ties (1930s–1950s) 19:13 -Chapter 3: The Collapse Begins (1960s–1970s) 29:30 -Chapter 4: The Casino Comeback (Late 1970s–1990s) 40:18 -Chapter 5: Trump Taj Mahal and the Mirage of Success 50:53 -Chapter 6: Collapse 2.0 (2000s–2010s) #atlanticcity #documentary #casino #history #boardwalkempire #trump #tajmahal #trump #americanhistory #prohibition #organizedcrime #lasvegas #historydocumentary #mafia #newjersey #newyork