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For those who are ignorant.

What about this parallels the lives of the Kennedys?

I believe it's the being ludicrously wealthy part.

I think it has to do with the bootlegging maybe?

And securities fraud.

Joseph Kennedy made his fortune off securities fraud, and was appointed by FDR as the first SEC Chairman, saying "set a thief to catch a thief".

And involuntary manslaughter (Chappaquiddick)