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161: An Epilogue Toast to Prohibition’s End with Author Daniel Okrent

History That Doesn't Suck

CHAPTER

Prohibition's Ironies and Impacts

This chapter examines the contradictions within the Volstead Act and its carve-outs for medical, religious, and fruit preservation uses that ironically fueled the alcohol trade. It explores the rise of Walgreens amidst Prohibition and the resulting growth of organized crime, emphasizing the complex legacies of notorious figures and law enforcement corruption. Ultimately, it reflects on Prohibition as a failed policy that sparked significant cultural and societal consequences in American history.

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