Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition

This video originally aired on Sunday, June 6, 2010.

About This Video

Dan Okrent talked about his book Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition (Scribner, 2010). He discussed the politics of how the 18th Amendment was pushed through and divided the country, permanently changing the politics and nature of urban life. Topics included how the speakeasy changed America's drinking habits and how Prohibition led to organized crime and created a fight that still exists across liberal and conservative lines.

Keywords

Courts & Judicial Process, Constitution, American History TV

Related Subjects/Topics

  • U.S. History
  • U.S. Constitution

Speakers

  • Author Dan Okrent