NewsMakers
The Rise and Fall of Prohibition #1525
Season 15 Episode 23 | 26m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
The Rise and Fall of Prohibition #1525
During the early 20th Century, the progressive movement paired with a push toward temperance in the consumption of alcohol lead to the 18th Amendment. But by 1933, with the spread of organized crime illegally supplying the nation with booze, the 18th Amendment was repealed. We take a closer look at the effects of the amendment – the parties involved; politicians, religious and social organizations
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NewsMakers is a local public television program presented by WGVU
NewsMakers
The Rise and Fall of Prohibition #1525
Season 15 Episode 23 | 26m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
During the early 20th Century, the progressive movement paired with a push toward temperance in the consumption of alcohol lead to the 18th Amendment. But by 1933, with the spread of organized crime illegally supplying the nation with booze, the 18th Amendment was repealed. We take a closer look at the effects of the amendment – the parties involved; politicians, religious and social organizations
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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