War on drugs

By Jxwagner
  • Harrison Tax Act of 1914

    Harrison Tax Act of 1914

    Restricted the sale of heroin and was quickly used to restrict the sale of cocaine as well.
  • Marihuana Tax Act of 1937

    Marihuana Tax Act of 1937

    A rediculous tax on marijuana to try and stop the sale of it.
  • U.S. Interdepartmental Committee on Narcotics

    U.S. Interdepartmental Committee on Narcotics

    Eisenhower calls for a war on drugs.
  • Narcotic Control Act of 1956

    Narcotic Control Act of 1956

    Increased the penalty for the use of drugs.
  • Official war on drugs

    Official war on drugs

    Nixon officially declares a "war on drugs," identifying drug abuse as "public enemy No. 1."
  • Just say no

    Just say no

    Nancy Reagan starts the "Just say no" slogan. Just say no to drugs.
  • Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986

    Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986

    Reagans act gives 1.7 billion to war on drugs.
  • Help Colombia!

    Help Colombia!

    President Bill Clinton gives $1.3 billion in aid to Plan Colombia, an effort to decrease the amount of cocaine produced in that nation