Prohibition raid, 1920s New York
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Prohibition raid, 1920s New York
Prohibition raid, 1920s New York. New York City Deputy Police Commissioner John A. Leach, right, watching agents pour liquor into a sewer in New York, USA, following a raid at the height of prohibition. Prohibition in the USA (1920-1933) was the period when the sale and purchase of alcoholic drinks was banned. This raid took place circa 1921
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1900s 1920s 1921 Alcoholic Drink Banned Barrel City Culture Destroying Illegal Legal Lifestyle Liqueur New York North American Officer Officials Outdoors Outside Police Pouring Society Street Urban Deputy Commissioner Disposing Moonshine Policemen Prohibition Sewer
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures a pivotal moment in American history - a Prohibition raid in 1920s New York City. Standing tall on the bustling street is Deputy Police Commissioner John A. Leach, his gaze fixed upon the scene unfolding before him. In this powerful image, we witness law enforcement agents pouring confiscated liquor into a sewer, symbolizing the relentless efforts to enforce the ban on alcoholic drinks during this tumultuous era. The year is approximately 1921, and Prohibition has gripped the United States from coast to coast. As society grapples with changing norms and values, this snapshot offers a glimpse into the battle between legality and temptation that defined these times. The discarded barrels of illegal moonshine serve as stark reminders of an underground culture thriving amidst prohibition's restrictions. Amidst the urban backdrop of New York City, Leach stands as a representative figure embodying authority and order in an ever-evolving society. His presence underscores both the significance and challenges faced by law enforcement officials tasked with upholding such controversial legislation. Preserved by Library of Congress from their collection titled "New York World Telegram and The Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection" this historical print transports us back to an era where alcohol was banned but its allure remained strong. It serves as a poignant reminder of how societal attitudes towards vice have shaped our past while influencing our present-day cultural landscape.
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