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CLASSIC: Angry Feds and Deadly Booze: The Story of the Chemists' War
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 00:29:24
Publish Date: 2025-04-05 11:00:00
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From 1920 to 1933, the U.S. government attempted to ban (recreational) alcohol throughout the nation. In a stunning -- we're being sarcastic here -- turn of events, people circumvented the law and found ways to keep drinking and organized crime blossomed in cities across the country. Listen in to learn just how far Uncle Sam was willing to go to stem the flood of illegal booze in this week's Classic episode.

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