Prohibition

"As a battle raged… an era roared"

The history of the rise, rule and fall of the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution and the entire era it encompassed (1920-33). After nearly a century of activism, Prohibition was intended to improve the lives of all citizens by protecting individuals, families and society at large from the devastating effects of alcohol abuse; but paradoxically it made millions of people rethink their definition of morality.

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Created By	Ken Burns Lynn Novick
Status	Ended
Original Name	Prohibition
First Air Date	October 2, 2011
Last Air Date	October 4, 2011
Seasons	1
Episodes	3
Episode Runtime	NaNmin
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies	WETA Florentine Films
Networks	PBS

S01E03

A Nation of Hypocrites

The factors that led to the end of Prohibition. The criminalizing of alcohol feeds large profits into the coffers of criminal organizations and turns such gangsters as Al Capone into celebrities. Wealthy Pauline Sabin encourages the repeal of the 18th Amendment; and brings together women from all classes who support her position. The 21st Amendment, which repeals the 18th, is adopted after Franklin D. Roosevelt's 1932 election and by late 1933 people can again legally buy drinks.

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