This day in history: Prohibition ratified by the states
This day in history: Prohibition ratified by the states
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The 18th amendment, banning "the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors" in the U.S., was ratified on January 16, 1919. For many women in the late 19th and early 20th century, control of alcohol was deeply intertwined with access to the vote, both seen as protecting women's civil liberties. But this connection sparked backlash from distilleries, breweries, and liquor distributors, who fought women’s suffrage as a means to defend their industry. | American Experience | PBS
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Today, January 16, 2026, marks the anniversary of a major Prohibition milestone: on January 16, 1919, the 18th Amendment, which banned alcoholic beverages in the U.S., was ratified by the states, setting the stage for the nationwide Prohibition era that began in 1920. This amendment was later repealed by the 21st Amendment in 1933, ending the national ban. Key Dates & Events: January 16, 1919: 18th Amendment ratified. January 17, 1920: Prohibition officially began with the Volstead Act. December
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American Experience on Instagram: "The 18th amendment, banning “the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors” in the U.S., was ratified on January 16, 1919. For many women in the late 19th and early 20th century, control of alcohol was deeply intertwined with access to the vote, both seen as protecting women’s civil liberties. But this connection sparked backlash from distilleries, breweries, and liquor distributors, who fought women’s suffrage as a means to defend their indu
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