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A rum-running boat caught smuggling in 2000 bottles, USA, 1920s
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A rum-running boat caught smuggling in 2000 bottles, USA, 1920s
A rum-running boat caught smuggling in 2000 bottles, USA, 1920s. The sale, manufacture, and transportation of alcohol for consumption were banned in the United States under the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, passed by Congress in 1919. The ban remained in force until the amendment was repealed in 1933. During the Prohibition era, the illicit trade in alcoholic drinks was rampant, and intimately linked with organised crime
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This print captures a significant moment in American history - a rum-running boat caught smuggling 2000 bottles of alcohol during the Prohibition era in the 1920s. The sale, manufacture, and transportation of alcoholic beverages were strictly prohibited under the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which was passed by Congress in 1919. This ban remained in force until it was repealed in 1933. During this tumultuous period, illegal trade in alcoholic drinks thrived and became closely associated with organized crime. This image serves as a powerful reminder of the lengths people went to obtain alcohol during those years. It showcases law enforcement's efforts to combat bootlegging activities on water transport. The unknown location adds an air of mystery to this historical snapshot, while the monochrome composition enhances its timeless appeal. A group of men can be seen searching through crates filled with smuggled bottles aboard the captured rum-running boat. Their determined expressions reflect their commitment to enforcing prohibition laws. This photograph from Heritage Images provides us with a glimpse into an era when alcohol consumption was deemed unlawful but continued underground nonetheless. It stands as a testament to America's complex relationship with liquor during that time and highlights how societal attitudes towards vice can shape both legal frameworks and criminal enterprises alike.
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