On 5 December 1933, the United States embraced a historic moment as the 21st Amendment was ratified, repealing the 18th Amendment and officially ending Prohibition.
This marked the conclusion of a tumultuous 13-year era that banned the production, sale, and transportation of alcohol, a policy that, while aimed at curbing societal ills, inadvertently fuelled organised crime and illegal speakeasies.
The nation’s celebration was as spirited as the beverages that began to flow once more, signifying not just the return of legal alcohol but also a shift in public policy influenced by economic needs and changing societal attitudes.
