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RUM RUNNING USA 1923
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RUM RUNNING USA 1923
RUM ROW Liquor carriers outside American territorial waters, off New Jersey, wait to unload their wares Date: 1923
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Carriers Jersey Liquor Prohibition Running Temperance Territorial Unload Wait Wares Waters 1923
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of the Roaring Twenties and the era of Rum Running in America, as depicted in the year 1923. The image shows a collection of liquor carriers, or 'rum runners,' anchored outside the territorial waters of New Jersey. The boats, filled with their illicit cargo, wait patiently for the cover of darkness to unload their wares. The Temperance Movement and Prohibition had been in full swing since the 18th Amendment was ratified in 1919, making the production, sale, and transportation of alcohol illegal. However, the demand for spirits remained high, leading to the rise of a lucrative underground economy. Rum runners, like those in this photograph, would sail from countries where alcohol was still legal, such as the Bahamas and Canada, and make their way to the shores of the United States. They would then transfer their cargo to smaller boats, which would navigate the treacherous waters of the Atlantic coast, evading law enforcement agencies and Coast Guard patrols. Despite the risks involved, the allure of profit proved too great for many, and the rum running business flourished. The image of these liquor carriers, with their boats bobbing on the waves, is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of those who sought to circumvent the law and satisfy the thirst of the American public. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, when the rules of society were tested, and the human spirit found a way to adapt and survive. It serves as a reminder of the complex and often contradictory nature of American history, where the pursuit of pleasure and the desire for control often collide.
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