A Nation of Drunkards
The story of Prohibition's rise and fall is a compelling saga that goes far beyond the oft-told tales of gangsters, flappers, and speakeasies, to reveal a complicated and divided nation in the throes of momentous transformation.
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Clip: Episode 1 | Intro
S1 - 4m 56s
During the 1800's with the rise of whiskey and other hard liquors, alcoholism was a big problem.
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