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18th Amendment
On January 29th, the 18th amendment is ratified by 36 states and goes into effect on the federal level. -
Volstead Act
On October 28th the Volstead Act passes the US Congress and establishes the enforcement of prohibition. -
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Rise of Bootleggers
The rise of bootleggers such as Al Capone in Chicago highlight the darker side of prohibition. -
St. Valentine's Day Massacre
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre remains the most notorious gangster killing of the Prohibition era. The massacre made Al Capone a national celebrity as well as brought him the unwanted attention of the federal government. -
Stock Market Crash
The stock market crash was a huge contributer to the Great Depression. Countless people were left broke and jobless. -
Herbert Hoover Acceptance Speech
On August 11th, Herbert Hoover gave an acceptance speech for the Republican presidential nomination for president in which he discussed the ills of prohibition and the need for its end. -
Cullen-Harrison Act
On March 23rd, Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Cullen-Harrison Act which legalizes the manufacture and sale of certain alcohol. -
End of Prohibition
On December 5th, prohibition is repealed with the 21st amendment.
