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April 1933 Police Raid Anecdote
- On April 13th 1933, Bonnie Parker defends their apartment with a machine gun during a police raid.
- Her poetry and photos found afterward make them instant notorious across America.
Bonnie and Clyde as Depression Icons
- Bonnie and Clyde became icons shaped by the Great Depression and brutal prison system.
- Their criminal exploits symbolize rebellion amid economic hardship and lawlessness.
Clyde's Early Crime Anecdote
- Clyde grew up poor in Dallas, turning to auto theft young with his brother Buck.
- By 17, Clyde was arrested for theft, setting a path into crime and incarceration.