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By the late 1920s, many Americans believe that Prohibition has failed.
In 1920, Prohibition goes into effect and millions of citizens become lawbreakers.
PROHIBITION tells the story of the rise and fall of the Eighteenth Amendment.
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With the passage of the 16th Amendment, the Goverment no longer needed taxes from Alcohol
Al Capone is finally caught by the government for failing to file income tax.
With the Volstead Act, ordinary criminals became wealthy selling illegal alcohol.
The 1928 Presidental election was a bitter battle of dirty politics directed at Al Smith.
Saloons served many functions during the 19th century for men, especially for immigrants.
Pauline Sabin was founder of the Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform.
George Remus is caught by the government then put on trial.
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