On this day in history, January 16, 1919, Prohibition is ratified, banning booze in the United States
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The 18th Amendment, better known as Prohibition, was ratified on this day in history, Jan. 16, 1919. It became the law of the land one year later, leading to an array of social consequences.
Prohibition remains unique among the 27 amendments in three ways. The 18th Amendment limited the rights of U.S. citizens rather than restrict the powers of government. "Doubts raced through my mind as I considered the feasibility of enforcing" this law. — Eliot Ness Prohibition sparked a massive surge in organized crime. Kerry J. Byrne is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
It is the only amendment that limited the rights of U.S. citizens rather than restrict the powers of government, as was originally intended by the Bill of Rights.
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