The 18th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution, establishing prohibition, is ratified by the States on January 16, 1919, becoming effective on January 17, 1920, one year after its ratification. Almost 14 years later on December 5, 1933, the 21st Amendment was passed, officially repealing the 18th amendment.
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