Violent acts associated with Prohibition in the United States

Violent acts associated with Prohibition in the United States

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The video discusses Franklin Delano Roosevelt's fulfillment of a campaign promise by signing the repeal of the 18th Amendment, marking the end of Prohibition. This led to a rise in gangsterism, characterized by violent gang wars in cities like New York and Chicago, with daily murders attributed to racketeers.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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