From 1920 to 1933, the drug known as alcohol was outlawed, and Americans were prohibited from manufacturing, transporting or selling that particular drug. And when our leaders repealed that ...

Prohibition-era booze wasn't just illegal — it was often unsafe, poorly made, and downright gross for reasons rooted in how ...

Tuesday marks 90 years since the end of Prohibition, the 13-year federal ban on alcohol now largely viewed as a failed experiment that glamorized illegal drinking. The Prohibition Era lasted from Jan.

Subscribe for more In 1920, $10 could buy you a full week of groceries... or a one-way ticket to a jail cell. Were diving into the strange "Risk Economy" of Prohibition-era America. From the price of ...

January 17, 1920 - Prohibition of alcohol began in the U.S. on Jan. 17, 1920, though it was already in effect in Nebraska. Voters had adopted a prohibitory amendment to the state constitution in 1917.

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.

The Prohibition era (1920-1933) was a bold attempt to eliminate alcohol from American life, aiming to curb its negative societal effects. Instead, it unleashed unintended consequences that still echo ...

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington is known for having some of the best bars in the Cape Fear. But for a period of time during the 20th century, they wouldn’t have been allowed to exist. Friday marks ...

Paul G. Summers is a lawyer. He is a former appellate and senior judge, district attorney general, and the attorney general of Tennessee. Editor's note: This is a regular feature on issues related to ...