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The United States enters World War I.
The United States enters World War I. The drys and the Prohibtion Party push for Prohibition. -
The Prohibition Act is ratified.
The Prohibition Act is ratified. It will take effect a year later. -
Prohibition begins.
Prohibition begins. John Barleycorn is killed. “The manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof into, or the exportation thereof from the United States and all territory subject to the jurisdiction thereof for beverage purposes is hereby prohibited.”- The Prohibition Act -
Miles Laubenheimer is born.
Our interviewee Miles Laubenheimer is born. He was born and lived as a child in Richfield, a small town 22 miles away from Milwaukee. His childhood memories are full of peoples’ reactions to Prohibition. -
Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre.
Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre was the highlight of Al Capone’s bootlegging career. It shows how the bootleggers would fight over areas to supply bars with illegal alcohol. -
Great Depression begins.
The Great Depression begins, starting the U.S.'s worst financial deficit. -
Prohibition ends.
The United States government has finally realized Prohibition failed. Herbert Hoover called Prohibition “A noble experiment.” Prohibition ended and the people rejoiced at the revival of John Barleycorn, their right to drink.