1920

On August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, granting women the right to vote. This was a significant victory for the women’s suffrage movement and marked a major step forward in gender equality in the U.S.

Prohibition officially began on January 17, 1920, following the ratification of the 18th Amendment and the implementation of the Volstead Act. This banned the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages, leading to the rise of illegal speakeasies and organized crime.