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jan 19, 1919 - Volstead Act / Prohibition Act

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The Volstead Act or The Prohibition Act was enacted in the United States. On January 19, 1919, Congress ratified the 18th Amendment which was a nationwide constitutional ban on the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages.

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jan 19, 1919
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~ 106 years ago

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