Between 1920 and 1933, there was a constitutional ban on alcoholic beverages in the United States – a period called Prohibition. People were ordered not to produce, transport or sell booze of any sort. But many folks wouldn’t part with their spirits regardless of the ban.
Photo: Library of Congress
Prohibition had quite a different effect than lawmakers had intended – the movement led many tipplers to find some really creative ways to skirt the law and continue the party. As we’ll see, the ban led to a huge spike in gang activity and other crimes. We’ll also read about the great lengths that some Prohibitionists (“drys”) went to in order to keep alcohol illegal.
The above photo was taken at a New York City bar just moments before Prohibition went into effect.
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