This Day in Miami History Podcast

Matthew Bunch

This Day in Miami History is a podcast dedicated to short stories of Miami's remarkable history. Most episodes will be focused on bringing primary sources out of library archives and into your ears. It's a region loved by millions, followed by millions more and never devoid of interesting events. The winner of the 2023 Hampton Dunn Digital Media Award from the Florida Historical Society.

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May 26 and 27, 1950: The 'Kefauver Commission' begins its investigation of organized crime in Miami
May 27 2024
May 26 and 27, 1950: The 'Kefauver Commission' begins its investigation of organized crime in Miami
In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we revisit The United States Senate Special Committee to Investigate Crime in Interstate Commerce, or the 'Kefauver Commission,' which came to Dade County in May 1950 and began a path that would uncover corruption and revolutionize American politics and government.Remember to follow This Day in Miami History Podcast on your preferred podcast provider, as well as Twitter and Facebook!And visit the This Day in Miami History shop on Spreadshirt for your "Elect Ralph Renick Governor" bumper sticker, t-shirt, and more, as well as TDMH-branded material!#7 - The Kefauver Committee report on organized crime - Full View | HathiTrust Digital LibraryU.S. Senate: Special Committee on Organized Crime in Interstate CommerceKefauver Committee First Hearing - The Mob Museum1619-1-19 MIA Herald -Gambling was a safe Bet as early MIA lured tourist (miamibeachfl.gov)Organized crime in Miami : Bash, Avi, author : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet ArchiveGrand Jury Reports - Office of Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle - Office of Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle (miamisao.com)Florida Gubernatorial Politics: The Fuller Warren Years (ucf.edu)Magic City | Episode 3 Scene Clip "Secret Six" | STARZ (youtube.com)Daniel P. Sullivan, a major figure in Miami's fight... - UPI ArchivesCrime & The Committee - The Kefauver Hearings (1958) (youtube.com)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/this-day-in-miami-history-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy