The United States banned alcohol the “manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors” within the country after passage of the 18th Amendment. On December 5, 1933, the 21st Amendment repealed the 18th. In the interim, some interesting things and interesting characters happened.
Celebrate responsibly.
There was a TV movie about Izzy and Moe made in the late 80’s starring Jackie Gleason and Art Carney.