And we saw how well prohibition worked then…
The national “death warrant” for John Barleycorn (alcohol) was finally signed.
Prohibition was declared on a nationwide scale when the U.S. Congress formally enacted the 18th Amendment to the Constitution.
The impact was minor in Washington state, which had begun statewide prohibition in 1916. Nevertheless, it was considered the ultimate victory in the long battle of the “wets” vs. the “drys.”
It was not, in fact, the ultimate victory. The 18th Amendment would be repealed in 1933.
100 years ago: Prohibition goes nationwide with passage of 18th Amendment
News > Spokane UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 20, 2019, 9:12 a.m. The national “death warrant” for John Barleycorn (alcohol) was finally signed. Prohibition was declared on a nationwide scale when the U.S. Congress formally enacted the 18th Amendment to the Constitution. The impact was minor in Washington state, which had begun statewide prohibition in 1916.