On this day - 14 May
Historical items of interest as featured in the papers of the day.
We Want Beer Parade
On May 14th 1932, New York City Mayor Jimmy Walker led the way on a parade now known as the "We Want Beer" parade. The parade objected to the Eighteenth amendment preventing the sale of alcoholic drinks. 100,000 people armed with banners and flags marched in support of the sale of beer and other alcoholic drinks.
On December 5th 1933 the Eighteenth amendment was repealed by ratification of the Twenty-first amendment. This was the end of prohibition and alcoholic beverages were legally allowed to be sold and consumed.
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