Prohibition's Funeral
A massive crowd gathers in Norfolk, Virginia, to witness an extravagant eulogy for alcohol, led by the charismatic preacher Billy. The event features a theatrical procession with a casket representing John Barleycorn, symbolizing the end of an era. As the audience sings and celebrates, the fervor surrounding the prohibition movement becomes palpable, highlighting the deep societal divisions over alcohol in America.In this clip
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157: Temperance, Prohibition, and the Path to the 18th Amendment
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