What is the history of the prohibition of alcohol in the United States?
The prohibition of alcohol in the United States began with the 18th Amendment to the Constitution, which was ratified on January 16, 1919. This amendment prohibited the sale, manufacture, and transportation of alcoholic beverages throughout the country. It was repealed on December 5, 1933, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law the 21st Amendment, which ended Prohibition.