Prohibition message, the Eighteenth Amendment

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Prohibition message, the Eighteenth Amendment

Prohibition message, the Eighteenth Amendment, probably 1920s

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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

Alcohol Prohibition Temperance

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Step Back in Time: A Vintage Message from the Roaring Twenties - Prohibition and the Eighteenth Amendment This photograph, hailing from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back to a bygone era - the Roaring Twenties in America. The image, likely taken in the 1920s, carries a powerful message that resonated deeply with the social and political climate of the time: the implementation of Prohibition and the Eighteenth Amendment. The Eighteenth Amendment, ratified in 1919 and enacted in 1920, was a significant turning point in American history. It marked the nation's attempt to address the widespread issue of alcoholism and its associated social ills through the outright ban on the production, sale, and transport of intoxicating liquors. The era that followed, known as Prohibition, would last until the ratification of the Twenty-first Amendment in 1933. This photograph, with its faded, sepia tones and intricate typography, serves as a poignant reminder of this period. The bold, hand-painted text reads, "Prohibition is the Law," and "The Eighteenth Amendment is the Law," emphasizing the government's stance on the issue. The image is further adorned with an illustration of a stern-looking eagle, symbolizing the power and authority of the law. As we gaze upon this vintage photograph, we are reminded of the complexities and contradictions of the Prohibition era. While the amendment aimed to reduce alcohol consumption and its negative effects, it also led to the rise of organized crime and the speakeasy culture. This image, with its powerful message, offers a glimpse into the intriguing history of America's experiment with Prohibition and the Eighteenth Amendment.

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