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whisky tax founded in america
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whisky tax is repealed
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Alcohol tax imposed to help pay for War of 1812
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New York Bartenders invent the cocktail
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Abraham Lincoln imposes a new tax on liquor to help pay the bills from the Civil War.
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The Pure Food and Drug Act is passed, regulating the labeling of products containing alcohol.
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New York introduces the first drunk-driving laws.
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Prohibition banning alcohol
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Prohibition is repealed
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Alcoholics Anonymous is established
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The minimum drinking age is lowered in 29 states from 21 to 18
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving is established
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Legal drinking age raised to 21
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Government makes it illegal to drive with blood alcohol concentration at or above .08 percent.