In this episode of America's Untold Stories, we delve into the fascinating story of Mayer Lansky, the notorious mobster who played a pivotal role in thwarting Nazi infiltration in America during World War II.
Born in Poland, Lansky immigrated to the United States with his family when he was just a child.
As a young man, he quickly fell into a life of crime, eventually becoming one of the most powerful figures in the American mafia.
But despite his criminal connections, Lansky was fiercely patriotic and deeply committed to protecting his adopted country from its enemies.