Speakeasies and illegal alcohol trade during Prohibition, USA 1920

The video explores the transformation of alcohol consumption from a working-class and elite activity to a middle-class pastime. It highlights the rapid growth of illegal bars, known as speakeasies, in New York City and the widespread participation in illegal alcohol trade. The narrative also covers the rise of smuggling operations and organized crime's involvement in the liquor business, particularly in Chicago.

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