This Week In Illinois History: Prohibition Begins (Jan. 17, 1920)

from This Week in Illinois History · host Clint Cargile

One hundred and one years ago, America’s non-drinkers really hornswoggled everyone who loved their booze. Prohibition began at midnight, January 17, 1920, a Saturday. Americans had one last Friday to imbibe or sock away their sauce.

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