John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, preached that drinking alcohol is sinful
Connecticut Society for the Reformation of Morals founded
Massachusetts Society for the Suppression of Intemperance founded.
Consumption of alcohol in the U.S. had been lowered to 3 gallons of alcohol per year per capita.
Although the 18th Amendment had already been ratified, New Jersey added its ratification vote on March 9, becoming the 48th of 48 states to take a position on the Amendment, and the 46th state to vote for ratification.
Herbert Hoover became president and the Great Depression started
The Banks were all failing and closing
Membership in the WCTU was at its peak, 372,355.
Hoover signed the Revenue Act of 1932
21st Amendment passed, repealing the 18th Amendment and prohibition.
Franklin D. Roosevelt became president
48 dust storms pummeled Oklahoma and surrounding states
The Gold Reserve Act prohibited private ownership of gold and doubled its price.
The Social Security Act provided income to the elderly, the blind, the disabled, and children in low-income families. It was paid for with payroll taxes and the Social Security Trust Fund.
National Prohibition Party nominated D. Leigh Colvin (New York) for President; he received 37,667 votes.
Hottest summer on record
Economy started contracting again, as the Depression resumed.
Economy grew. The Great Depression was Over
National Prohibition Party nominated Claude A. Watson (California) for President; he received 74,735 votes
Agnes Dubbs Hays became president of the WCTU, serving until 1959.