Boardwalk Empire: Nucky Thompson HERO Speech from Episode 112

In the Season 1 finale of Boardwalk Empire, Nucky Thompson delivers a campaign speech addressing the impact of the 18th Amendment and the rise in organized crime during Prohibition. He references a recent massacre involving bootleggers and blames Hans Schroeder and the D'Alessio brothers, praising his brother Eli Thompson for helping identify the culprits. The speech is a calculated political move, designed to deflect criticism from the Democratic opposition and reinforce Republican control. Nucky urges voters to support Edward Bader for mayor, positioning the Republicans as the party of law and order. The speech showcases Nucky’s ability to spin violence into political advantage while maintaining a façade of public service.

This item was used on screen in the hit HBO television series Boardwalk Empire, and it comes with a certificate of authenticity.