United States Prohibition (jan 16, 1920 – dec 5, 1933)
Description:
A nationwide ban of alcoholic beverages in the USA. Introduced to counter alcoholism, family violence and corruption. It failed magnificently as organized gangs seized control of alcohol supplies for the decade, empowering crime around the US.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 16, 1920
dec 5, 1933
~ 13 years