In this first part of a two part series we’re going to explore some of the history and interactions of three “brotherhoods.” The first being the “brotherhood” of crime families known as the Mafia. The second is one of the most famous brothers in American politics, Bobby Kennedy. The third is the infamous president of the IBT, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Jimmy Hoffa. In this first part we’ll dive into the beginnings of the Mafia in America, Jimmy Hoffa’s early years and his rise to power within the Teamsters, and the start of Robert Kennedy’s feud with the notorious union leader.