America entered 1920 with a dramatic collision of moral reform, political fear, and cultural change. Prohibition officially ...

“We cheerfully accept the will of the majority. . . .”—John Raskob. Michigan’s chief prohibiter, the Rev. R. N. Holsaple, wrote Mr. Raskob a letter. Did Mr. Raskob mean that he & friends would now ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The 18th Amendment was the amendment frequently referred to as the “Prohibition Amendment.” It was ratified by the states on Jan.

Explore 20 vintage photos from the Prohibition era, showcasing hidden speakeasies, nightlife, and the culture of the 1920s ...

When the 18th Amendment outlawed alcohol in 1920, it set the stage for an underground empire unlike anything America had seen before. Prohibition-era gangsters stepped into the void, building fortunes ...

Around the turn of the 20th century, the average American consumed 90 bottles—or about four shots a day—of 80-proof liquor each year. Saloons gained notoriety as the most destructive force in American ...

A handful of companies, including Brown-Forman, received medicinal licenses to legally sell existing spirits during Prohibition. The repeal of Prohibition in 1933 did not immediately solve the ...

When the 18th Amendment took effect in January 1920, America's drinking culture didn't disappear. It shifted into kitchens, speakeasies, and cookbooks. Here's the thing most people miss. This wasn't ...

Editor's note: This is a regular feature on issues related to the Constitution and civics education written by Paul G. Summers, retired judge and state attorney general. The 18th Amendment was the ...