Today in Supreme Court History: December 5, 1933

12/5/1933: The 21st Amendment is ratified.

Comments

[Commenter_XY]

"Beer by Christmas" is what 'the man on the street' said, I think. Considering the times, it was a smart move to alleviate societal stress.

[Cal Cetín]

Because people in beer halls are so sedate and unthreatening.

[jdgalt1]

I would like to see more about this, if only because it is the only Amendment ratified by state ratifying conventions rather than state legislatures.

[Jerry B.]

Drink!

[Michael D]

The failed experiment of prohibition continues in the form of the war on drugs.