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Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform, Washington DC, 1932 (b/w photo)
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Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform, Washington DC, 1932 (b/w photo)
3964010 Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform, Washington DC, 1932 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: The WONPR (originally the Women's Legion for True Temperance) was founded in 1929 believing prohibition was counterproductive, inciting crime, with increased lawlessness, hypocrisy and corruption, especially around speakeasies. Women of unimpeachable integrity, they challenged the assumption that all American women supported the Eighteenth Amendment (National Prohibition). Temperance societies referred to them as wets')
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This print captures a pivotal moment in American history - the Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform (WONPR) gathering in Washington DC in 1932. The image, taken by Harris & Ewing, showcases a group of women who were determined to challenge the prevailing belief that all American women supported prohibition. Founded in 1929 as the Women's Legion for True Temperance, the WONPR believed that prohibition was counterproductive and led to increased crime, lawlessness, hypocrisy, and corruption. These women of unimpeachable integrity sought to dismantle these assumptions surrounding alcohol consumption during this era. The photo highlights their campaign against prohibition with a powerful poster displayed prominently at the gathering. It symbolizes their commitment to promoting true temperance rather than an outright ban on alcohol. Their efforts were met with opposition from temperance societies who labeled them as "wets" but they remained undeterred. This image is not just a snapshot of a specific event; it represents an entire movement that aimed to reshape societal attitudes towards alcohol consumption. It serves as a reminder of how these courageous women challenged norms and fought for what they believed was right. Today, we can look back at this photograph and appreciate the significant role played by organizations like WONPR in shaping America's cultural landscape during the early twentieth century.
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