The Museum of the American Cocktail displays a sign from the Prohibition era encouraging the government to repeal the 18th Amendment, which banned the manufacture, sale and transportation of alcohol.
Relics from the Prohibition years —
The Museum of the American Cocktail displays a sign from the Prohibition era encouraging the government to repeal the 18th Amendment, which banned the manufacture, sale and transportation of alcohol.
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During Prohibition, flasks were disguised as books.
Relics from the Prohibition years —
During Prohibition, flasks were disguised as books.
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The anti-Prohibition movement disguised cocktail shakers as trophies.
Relics from the Prohibition years —
The anti-Prohibition movement disguised cocktail shakers as trophies.
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"Everybody Wants A Key To My Cellar" was a popular song of the Prohibition era.
Relics from the Prohibition years —
"Everybody Wants A Key To My Cellar" was a popular song of the Prohibition era.
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"What'll We Do On A Saturday Night (When The Town Goes Dry)" was another popular Prohibition-era song. For most drinkers, Saturday night included a jaunt to their local speakeasy.
Relics from the Prohibition years —
"What'll We Do On A Saturday Night (When The Town Goes Dry)" was another popular Prohibition-era song. For most drinkers, Saturday night included a jaunt to their local speakeasy.
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Prescriptions for alcohol for medicinal use skyrocketed during Prohibition.
Relics from the Prohibition years —
Prescriptions for alcohol for medicinal use skyrocketed during Prohibition.
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