Keyword:
Mentioned On Air >>
NY Senate Petition
Destination: Long Island
Journey to the Stars
Photos: Elle's Lingerie
Photos: The Ledge
ADVERTISEMENT
 
 
Text Size:   A   A   A

Posted: Friday, 05 December 2008 7:19AM

Prohibition Repealed 75 Years Ago




NEW YORK (WCBS 880)  -- On January 16, 1920, the 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution went into effect. Put simply, it made the manufacturing and sale of acohol illegal in America.

On December 5, 1933, the 21st Amendment was ratified. It repealed the 18th Amendment and ended prohibition.

During prohibition, the 21 Club in Manhattan was a speakeasy. Reporter Sean Adams paid them a visit.

CLICK HERE to hear more about it.

Then CLICK HERE to see more photos of the secret cellar.


© MMVIII WCBS 880, All Rights Reserved.
Print Page Email This Page
 
 
More Top Stories
 
 
Live Traffic
Traffic:   40 Incidents
Live Camera View

Transit Alerts (CLICK ONE)
Clever Commute | NJ Transit Alerts

 
 
Weather
Chopper 880
2009 Fireworks Barges in Bayonne
The Macy's July 4th Fireworks Spectacular will be on the Hudson River this year. These photographs of the barges in Bayonne, NJ were taken by Tom Kaminski in Chopper 880 on Wednesday, July 1, 2009.
ADVERTISEMENT
 
 
Audio
Face the Nation
     
Republican's Radio Address - July 4, 2009
     
President's Radio Address - July 4, 2009
     
NEWS TO-GO | YANKEES | MORE AUDIO >>
 
 
Video

Health & Home | NewsInfusion | CBS | AP Video

 
 
WCBS Events
 
 
Marketplace
Featured Businesses
OWN HOPE The Journey That Empowered Others
The poignant memoir Own Hope tells the touching story of a dance teacher in New York who influenced the lives of many talented young performers.
 
 
Half Off NY
Dining Deals
Spa Deals
ADVERTISEMENT