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