The 1920s - 1940s are most interesting to me. There was the Roaring Twenties, Black Thursday, the Depression, Volstead Act, Women's History; the list goes on and on. I also find the Gregorian, Victorian, Edwardian era interesting as well. I hope you enjoy your visit!
Friday, July 20, 2012
Vintage Photo
New York City Deputy Police Commissioner John A. Leach, right,
watching agents pour liquor into sewer following a raid during the
height of prohibition. Congress passed the "Volstead Act" on October 28, 1919. vintage
Source: 2.bp.blogspot
Notes: New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph
Collection (Library of Congress). Title devised by Library staff using
information from photo slug.
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