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The 18th Amendment to the US Constitution was passed, prohibiting the sale, manufacture, and transport of alcohol.
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Prohibition officially begins in the US.
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Rum runners begin smuggling alcohol into the US
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The infamous "Scopes monkey trial" takes place, challenging the teaching of evolution in schools.
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The first talking movie, "The Jazz Singer," is released.
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The St. Valentine's Day Massacre takes place in Chicago, a violent event between gangsters over bootlegging territory.
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The number of prohibition agents was increased to try to combat smuggling.
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The "Al Capone trial" takes place, convicting Capone on charges of tax evasion.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt is elected President, and he promises to repeal Prohibition.
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The 21st Amendment is passed, repealing Prohibition.