18th Amendment Collection

PROHIBITION, 1922. Revenue agents with confiscated bootleg liquor at Washington, D. C. Oct. 14, 1922
PROHIBITION, 1922. Revenue agents with confiscated bootleg liquor at Washington, D.C. Oct. 14, 1922

Man and Woman standing with sign supporting U. S. Constitution's 18th Amendment, Washington DC, USA
5974388 Man and Woman standing with sign supporting U.S. Constitution's 18th Amendment, Washington DC, USA, 1932 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Woman holding poster, "Abolish Prohibition!", 1931 (b/w photo)
5052066 Woman holding poster, "Abolish Prohibition!", 1931 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info)

Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform, Washington DC, 1932 (b/w photo)
3964010 Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform, Washington DC, 1932 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info)

PROHIBITION CARTOON. American cartoon on the establishment of Prohibition in the United States in 1920

PROHIBITION CARTOON, 1889. A Cold Reception Everywhere. American cartoon, 1889, by Joseph Keppler showing Old Man Prohibition receiving a poor welcome from those states without dry laws at the time

PROHIBITION CARTOON, 1920s. An American magazine cartoon of the 1920s

CARTOON: PROHIBITION, 1920. Now then, all together, My country tis of thee. Cartoon published the day after National Prohibition became law in the United States in 1920

PROHIBITION CARTOON, 1920. Now then, all together, My country tis of thee
PROHIBITION CARTOON, 1920. " Now then, all together, My country tis of thee ". Cartoon by Rollin Kirby published the day after National Prohibition became law in the United States in 1920

Patrons of an unidentified American Speakeasy in the 1920s
PROHIBITION: SPEAKEASY. Patrons of an unidentified American Speakeasy in the 1920s

Texas Guinan, Queen of the Nightclubs, in one of the New York City speakeasies that she operated in the 1920s
PROHIBITION: SPEAKEASY. Texas Guinan, Queen of the Nightclubs, in one of the New York City speakeasies that she operated in the 1920s

PROHIBITION, 1920s. The destruction of $150, 000 of whiskey in Girard, Alabama, during Prohibition, 1920s

JOHNNY TORRIO (1882-1957). Chicago gangster during Prohibition; photographed in 1925

PROHIBITION, 1910s. Destroying native Mexican whiskey at the Pearson Company headquarters in Chihuahua, Mexico, 1910-1915

PROHIBITION, 1919. Uncle Sam Will Enforce Prohibition. Buy Now! Advertisement for a wine and liquor importer in the New York Times, 4 May 1919

Texas Guinan (1884-1933), Queen of the Nightclubs, in one of the New York City speakeasies that she operated during
SPEAKEASY/PROHIBITION. Texas Guinan (1884-1933), Queen of the Nightclubs, in one of the New York City speakeasies that she operated during Prohibition in the 1920s. Oil over a photograph

Patrons of an unidentified American speakeasy during Prohibition in the 1920s: oil over a photograph
PROHIBITION: SPEAKEASY. Patrons of an unidentified American speakeasy during Prohibition in the 1920s: oil over a photograph

Don t mind me, go right on working. President Herbert Hoover finds the prohibition furor unabated
PROHIBITION CARTOON, 1929. Don t mind me, go right on working. President Herbert Hoover finds the prohibition furor unabated. Cartoon by Rollin Kirby from the New York World, 1929

Buck up, you re a noble fellow. Presidential candidate Herbert Hoovers terming prohibition a noble experiment inspired
PROHIBITION CARTOON, 1928. Buck up, you re a noble fellow. Presidential candidate Herbert Hoovers terming prohibition a noble experiment inspired the 1928 cartoon by Rollin Kirby

PROHIBITION: REPEAL, c1933. Democratic party banner, c1933, celebrating Prohibition repeal used at political rallies and for campaigns

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The 18th Amendment, also known as Prohibition, was a significant event in American history. In 1922, revenue agents were captured with confiscated bootleg liquor in Washington D. C. , highlighting the enforcement of this controversial law. A black and white photo from 1932 depicts a man and woman standing proudly with a sign supporting the U. S. Constitution's 18th Amendment in Washington D. C. , showcasing the public sentiment at that time. However, not everyone supported Prohibition. In another photograph from 1931, a woman holds up a poster demanding to "Abolish Prohibition. " This image represents the growing opposition to the ban on alcohol during this era. The Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform is seen in yet another black and white photo from 1932 advocating against prohibition laws. Cartoons played an influential role in shaping public opinion regarding Prohibition. An American magazine cartoon from the 1920s humorously portrays people singing together while referencing their country amidst prohibition policies. Another cartoon illustrates how establishment of Prohibition affected society by depicting Old Man Prohibition receiving an unwelcome reception from states without dry laws at that time. Prohibition had unintended consequences as well; it gave rise to illegal activities such as speakeasies operated by figures like Texas Guinan - Queen of Nightclubs - who thrived during this period of banned alcohol sales. In Girard, Alabama during the 1920s, $150, 000 worth of whiskey was destroyed to enforce prohibition laws further illustrating its impact on society and economy. Johnny Torrio, a notorious Chicago gangster photographed in 1925 became emblematic of organized crime flourishing under these circumstances.