April 18, 1922 – In a bold move to bolster their efforts against the illicit liquor trade, Assistant Prohibition Commissioner E. Jones and Prohibition Director Earl A. Day convened a high-stakes conference with Customs officials in New York. The meeting, which took place on Sunday, aimed to put the Prohibition Navy on a floating basis, paving the way for a more aggressive crackdown on bootleggers.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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