jan 14, 1919 - 18th Amendment
Description:
"After one year from the ratification of this article the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof into, or the exportation thereof from the United States and all territory subject to the jurisdiction thereof for beverage purposes is hereby prohibited." The 18th amendment is the only amendment to be repealed from the constitution. This unpopular amendment banned the sale and drinking of alcohol in the United States. The amendment was repealed by the ratification of the 21st amendment on December 5, 1933.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 14, 1919
Now
~ 106 years ago