Lester Gillis Research Paper

When growing in America children are taught that anything is possible with an adroit combination of hard work and determination. As a society we [Americans] believe that dreams can come true, no matter the dream, it is possible. No matter how rich or poor a person is there are always aspirations to be something greater. Even for children born in the slums, there is hope. These children can become lawyers, doctors or even astronauts. A little boy named Lester Gillis grew up on the poor side of Chicago. Gillis had different aspirations than his peers, he did not desire to be a doctor nor an astronaut.How did a child born in the slums of Chicago change Illinois? He wanted to be something he thought was better, public enemy number one. A dream that would change Gillis’ life for the worst, a toxic mixture of negative influence and poverty. Lester Gillis was raised in
The FBI and other Illinois Government were determined to stomp out criminals that plagued America and great city of Chicago. This task was easier said than done,loans were taken out to keep a crumbling law enforcement up to date. Millions of dollars were spent buying firearms, extensive training, and more policemen. This new code of terror was to be eliminated with extreme prejudice.
The FBI and local chicagoans made criminals targets; Public Enemies. There were about 25 people on that list. Baby face Nelson became Public Enemy number one when another infamous public enemy; John Dillinger, was shot in Chicago by Illinois police. Despite John and Nelson’s close friendship, Nelson was all too eager to replace Dillinger as public enemy number one. Nelson felt he got the credit he deserved when Dillinger was out of the way. Nelson wanted trophies for his malicious acts cruelty. He wanted people to kneel at his feet and worship his criminal resume. Nelson took the title of public enemy with