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Nation Cry After Long Fight Prohibition Amendment Adopted
A historic federal prohibition amendment to ban manufacture and import of intoxicating liquors is detailed with how it was ratified swiftly across states and the role of Congress and state legislatures. The piece notes the lead role of Senator Shepard and Senator Clark, the timeline from initial proposal to ratification, and potential legal challenges from liquor interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Guule
Fermi
Everest
Motels Shepard
Exis
Decosior Us
Tess
Suleptian
Ernie Naget
Wall Wienen
Haweis
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
America
Congress
San Frinve
Stephen Lemporiiry
Tt Winsliner
Weladine Arkriisas
Malis
Nevada
New Mosion
Melahoria
Ragen
Vink
Warshinger
Missouri
Tythet
Federal Consreta Flan
Legishieure
State Convention
Tellegel and
Val
Fee Warren
New York State
Jimes G. Blaine
Grover Cleveland
John
Cleveland
Neal Dow
Ruthlarhon
Massachusetts
Heston