History of the Prohibition Movement

Why Prohibition?

U.S. Consumption of Beverage Alcohol from 1850-1983.

Argument against Prohibition - Percy Andreae (1915).

Argument in support of Prohibition - Richmond Hobson (1914).

"The Do Everything Policy" - Francis Willard to the WCTU (1983).

"Only Suckers Work" - Callano (1936).

"Harlem Rent Parties."

"John L. Sullivan, the Boston Strong Boy" - Jerome Power (1911).

"Every Attempt to Legislate Morals Resulted in Disaster" - Samuel Mobley (1936).

"Money that was Poured Out in the Gutter" - Mr. MacCurrie (1938).

"The Temperance Army" lyrics.

Prohibition Life NPR interview with author Daniel Okrent.