ATF HQ(@ATFHQ):100 years ago today, Eliot Ness was appointed a temporary prohibition agent in the U.S. Department of the Treasury, a legacy agency of ATF. Against long odds, he and his “Untouchables” shattered organized crime’s grip on Chicago and helped bring Al Capone to justice. A brilliant crime fighter and leader, Ness became an American icon whose story still fuels movies, books, TV shows, and comics. Learn more about his enduring legacy at https://t.co/2hW63jajim. #WeAreATF

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100 years ago today, Eliot Ness was appointed a temporary prohibition agent in the U.S. Department of the Treasury, a legacy agency of ATF. Against long odds, he and his “Untouchables” shattered organized crime’s grip on Chicago and helped bring Al Capone to justice. A brilliant crime fighter and leader, Ness became an American icon whose story still fuels movies, books, TV shows, and comics. Learn more about his enduring legacy at #WeAreATF#