The Association Against the Prohibition Amendment was established in 1918 and became a leading organization working for the repeal of prohibition in the United States. The national prohibition of alcohol occurred in the U.S. between January 1920 and December 1933. It was introduced with high expectations that alcoholism, poverty, crime and many other social problems would largely disappear after the production, distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages became illegal. The first consignment of liquor for Canberra, following the repeal of prohibition laws in 1928. ...

Unfortunately, prohibition created a number of unanticipated consequences. An illegal market for unregulated and untaxed alcohol quickly appeared. The resulting beverages often contained embalming fluid and other products not conducive to good health. Crime syndicates spread, political corruption became rampant, and violent crime increased dramatically. Because alcoholic beverages were often hard to obtain, people tended to drink large quantities quickly when they had the opportunity.

Although the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment had been formed in 1918, it grew rapidly as the problems caused by prohibition became increasingly evident. Its publicity campaign, begun in 1928, helped mobilize growing opposition to the Eighteenth Amendment (the "prohibition amendment"). Prominent in the organization were William H. Stayton (founder), Pierre S. du Pont, Irenee du Pont, John J. Raskob, Jouett Shouse, and James W. Wadsworth. Captain William H. Stayton founded the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment in 1920 and served as chairman of its board of directors. ... Pierre Samuel du Pont (1870-1954) was president of the DuPont company from 1915 to 1919, and served on its Board of Directors until 1940. ... John Jakob Raskob (1879-1950) was a financial executive and businessman who became chairman of the Democratic National Committee and a key supporter of Alfred E. Smiths candidacy for President of the United States. ... Cover of Time Magazine, November 10, 1930 Jouett Shouse (1879-1968) was a Kansas state senator (1913), a member of Congress (1915-1919), and President Woodrow Wilsons Assistant Secretary of the Treasury (1919-1920). ... James Wolcott Wadsworth Jr. ...

See also

• Repeal organizations
• Griffith Edwards

As increasing numbers of people became disillusioned with the negative effects of national prohibition in the United States, a variety of repeal organizations emerged. ... Griffith Edwards was born in India and received his M.D. from Oxford University, since which time he has focused on the study and treatment of alcohol and drug addiction. ...

Sources

• Kyvig, David. Repealing National Prohibition. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1979.
• Alcohol Problems and Solutions
• National Prohibition of Alcohol in the U.S.