Bone Dry

‘The Prohibition Law went into effect in
June 1919, just in time to greet the million and more American soldiers who
were returning from the War in France and who had acquired abroad a taste for
wines and spirits only to find their own beloved native land had gone bone dry. But
not for long. Within days after
the Prohibition Law had gone into effect, the illegal traffic in drinks was
underway and in a big way, never to be checked until Repeal in 1933′

Decanter Magazine

Illustration: a “changed” Lady
Liberty, and a prohibitionist welcome a returning soldier – Stars and Stripes, June 1919 – The
A.E.F. in Cartoon By Wally – The National WW1 Museum and Memorial

Note: The Wartime
Prohibition Act took effect June 30, 1919, with July 1, 1919 becoming known as
the “Thirsty-First”.