We Shall Redeem Society...

On October 28, 1919, Congress made history by overriding President Woodrow Wilson’s veto of the Volstead Act, ushering in one of America’s most controversial social experiments: Prohibition. In this episode of Dave Does History, we explore how the Volstead Act became law, the powerful temperance movement behind it, and the explosive consequences that followed. From the optimism of reformers to the rise of bootlegging and organized crime, we trace the unintended legacy of America’s “dry” era. Join us for a deep look into the limits of legislation and the lessons learned from an era that redefined law, liberty, and public morality.