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A US Federal Agent oversees the destruction of beer kegs during the American Prohibition
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A US Federal Agent oversees the destruction of beer kegs during the American Prohibition
PNP252066 A US Federal Agent oversees the destruction of beer kegs during the American Prohibition era (1920-33) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23204436
© Peter Newark American Pictures / Bridgeman Images
Barrel Barrels Draining Emptying Illegal Liquor Moonshine Pouring Rolling Tipping Bootleg
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In this photograph, we are transported back to the era of American Prohibition (1920-33). The image captures a significant moment as a US Federal Agent stands tall, overseeing the destruction of beer kegs. As liquor was deemed illegal during this time, these barrels represent the thriving underground world of moonshine and bootlegging. The composition is striking; rows upon rows of empty barrels fill the frame, symbolizing both excess and defiance. Each barrel tells a story of rebellion against an unjust law that attempted to control people's vices. With determination in his eyes, the agent ensures that not a drop will be spared from these confiscated kegs. The scene evokes mixed emotions - on one hand, it showcases the lengths people went to indulge in their forbidden desires; on the other hand, it highlights how government intervention sought to curb those very same desires. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of an important chapter in American history when alcohol consumption became synonymous with rebellion. Preserved within this private collection by Peter Newark American Pictures, this timeless image offers us a glimpse into an era defined by its defiance and resilience. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and adaptability in times of adversity – even when faced with prohibition laws aimed at draining America's thirst for spirits.
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