Prohibition

Hi Neighbor Heritage: How Gansett Survived Prohibition

Hi Neighbor Heritage: How Gansett Survive...

Although the 1920's are known as a roaring and happening time, prohibition was also in full effect. For the restaurants, liquor industry and law enforcement, it was a dark period...

Hi Neighbor Heritage: How Gansett Survive...

Although the 1920's are known as a roaring and happening time, prohibition was also in full effect. For the restaurants, liquor industry and law enforcement, it was a dark period in American history. According to Ken Burn's documentary...

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Prohibition Ends

Prohibition Ends

Here's a day we can all celebrate. December 5 marks the end of Prohibition in America since that's the day the 36th needed state ratified the 21st Amendment to the...

Prohibition Ends

Here's a day we can all celebrate. December 5 marks the end of Prohibition in America since that's the day the 36th needed state ratified the 21st Amendment to the Constitution and repealed the 18th Amendment. Rhode Island...

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