Historical Events tagged with "temperance movement"

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Politics & Government

Congress Passes the Volstead Act

October 28th, 1919 105 years ago

The U.S. Congress successfully passed the Volstead Act, overruling President Woodrow Wilson's veto. This legislation defined intoxicating liquors and established the framework for Prohibition, set to commence in January of the following year. The decision was propelled by a growing social movement favoring temperance, aiming to reduce alcohol consumption across the nation amid concerns over morality and public health.

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