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The Foggy Bottom Gang: The Story of the Warring Brothers of Washington, DC
In the town of lawmaking, three brothers thrived in lawbreaking
Before Prohibition, Leo, Emmitt, and Charles "Rags" Warring worked as laborers in their father's barrel shop. When the (illegal) booze started flowing, all three quickly got caught up in the wild and sometimes violent underworld of Washington, D.C. Their exploits-including a lucrative numbers racket, gangland shootings, and high-profile courtroom trials-created sensational headlines and thrust them into an unwanted spotlight. However, their continual efforts to stay one step ahead of local police, the Federal Government, and the U.S. Congress took a toll on their personal lives. The Foggy Bottom Gang is a true crime gangster tale about an overlooked chapter in the history of America's capital city.
"Leo Warring's account of his family's escapades in the world of bookmaking and bootlegging is an amazing compilation. If I didn't know better, I would have thought that the author was present for these court hearings or exchanges at bars and after-hours clubs. For a fun read, a page-turner, an insight into the 'victimless crimes' of the D.C. underworld, you need to read this book."
-William Brown, President of the Association of the Oldest Inhabitants of the District of Columbia (1999-2018)
Before Prohibition, Leo, Emmitt, and Charles "Rags" Warring worked as laborers in their father's barrel shop. When the (illegal) booze started flowing, all three quickly got caught up in the wild and sometimes violent underworld of Washington, D.C. Their exploits-including a lucrative numbers racket, gangland shootings, and high-profile courtroom trials-created sensational headlines and thrust them into an unwanted spotlight. However, their continual efforts to stay one step ahead of local police, the Federal Government, and the U.S. Congress took a toll on their personal lives. The Foggy Bottom Gang is a true crime gangster tale about an overlooked chapter in the history of America's capital city.
"Leo Warring's account of his family's escapades in the world of bookmaking and bootlegging is an amazing compilation. If I didn't know better, I would have thought that the author was present for these court hearings or exchanges at bars and after-hours clubs. For a fun read, a page-turner, an insight into the 'victimless crimes' of the D.C. underworld, you need to read this book."
-William Brown, President of the Association of the Oldest Inhabitants of the District of Columbia (1999-2018)
246 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 10, 2020
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May 21, 2025
A VERY INTERESTING FAMILY
I have read the book, The Foggy Bottom Gang: The Story of the Warring Brothers of Washington, DC and thoroughly enjoyed it. I think it was very well written and explained things that I have heard of in more detail so that I have a better understanding of what really was going on during Prohibition in Washington, DC
The family workings were explained so that it was easily understood why each family member acted the way they did. Leo Warring did a great job telling the story and giving the back story as well. Very interesting.
I have read the book, The Foggy Bottom Gang: The Story of the Warring Brothers of Washington, DC and thoroughly enjoyed it. I think it was very well written and explained things that I have heard of in more detail so that I have a better understanding of what really was going on during Prohibition in Washington, DC
The family workings were explained so that it was easily understood why each family member acted the way they did. Leo Warring did a great job telling the story and giving the back story as well. Very interesting.
July 10, 2021
Great book, a real introduction to the inside history of Georgetown.
I grew up just down the street from Rags, Leo and Bobo Warring. Rags was a lovely man and a great neighbor. At some point, I don’t remember when, I found out about the history of the Warring Gang. But that’s all it ever was, history. No one’s life is perfect, but you could not find a better neighbor than Charlie “Rags” Warring and his family.
I grew up just down the street from Rags, Leo and Bobo Warring. Rags was a lovely man and a great neighbor. At some point, I don’t remember when, I found out about the history of the Warring Gang. But that’s all it ever was, history. No one’s life is perfect, but you could not find a better neighbor than Charlie “Rags” Warring and his family.
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