Temperance: A Surprisingly Progressive Crusade

1383.32 - 1410.798 Pete Wright

The mighty and noble camel, a creature that drinks only water. The Prohibition Party was a trailblazer. It was the first political party to welcome women as full members, recognizing their critical role in the temperance movement, and their efforts bore fruit. By 1920, the 18th Amendment was law, and America entered the dry era of prohibition. Yet, as with all Crusades, there were shadows.