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John Dillinger

John Dillinger was a notorious American bank robber during the Great Depression era. Active mainly in the early 1930s, he became infamous for leading a series of bold heists and evading law enforcement, capturing public attention. Dillinger was seen by some as a criminal, but others viewed him as a folk figure opposing economic injustice. Ultimately, he was shot and killed by FBI agents in 1934. His life and crimes have become part of American criminal history, symbolizing the tumultuous and often lawless spirit of that period.