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1920s
Warren G
Harding
1913- 1921
Was in office when
Prohibition was passed
1921- 1923
Calvin Coolidge
1923-1929
The presidential election in 1920 was dominated by
the first World War. The war decided most of the
presidential and political decisions. Booze was illegal
in all senses no making, drinking, selling, or owning of
alcohol was allowed. Reduction in taxes was talked
about.
During the 1920s the Industrial Revolution happened and the Americans were
full of hope and dream of the future. It was great time to be rich and the
parties were on, which meant the increase of alcohols.