January 15, 1927 – Tomorrow marks the eighth anniversary of Prohibition in the United States, a law that was met with skepticism by many when it was first enacted on January 5, 1920. At that time, men gathered in front of liquor-sopped bars, racing against the clock to beat the midnight deadline. Many doubted the law could be enforced, but Prohibition chief General Lincoln C. Andrews insists that enforcement has become more efficient each year.
Related Federal Cases
Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
📬 Get the grimiest stories delivered weekly. Subscribe free →
Browse More
