Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition




We The People Podcasts show

Summary: The National Constitution Center presents best-selling author Dan Okrent in a conversation with CEO David Eisner about his new book, Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition, which tells the fascinating history of Prohibition and its broader constitutional implications. Detailing the political forces that organized to pass the law, Okrent provides an engaging account of how Prohibition got started, its impact on the lives of everyday Americans, and the eventual swell of public support that led to the only constitutional amendment to ever be repealed. Program recorded on 12/06/10. Questions or comments? Write: programs@constitutioncenter.org