Exploring Oklahoma History
We're Here to Explore the Great State of Oklahoma, to Remember Those Who Came Before Us, and Learn the Lessons of Oklahoma's Past Together.
Oklahoma Historic Place of the Day
Pittsburg County War Memorial
Pittsburg County War Memorial Lest We Forget Photo and text Courtesy of Loretta and Charles Donaghe
Located in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.
Today in Oklahoma History
Friday, January 16, 1920
Prohibition Begins Nationwide
Prohibition in the United States (1920 - 1933) was the era during which the United States government outlawed the manufacture, transportation, import, export, and sale of alcoholic beverages. It also includes the prohibition of alcohol by state action at different times, and the social-political movement to secure prohibition. At any time possession of liquor, wine or beer was illegal. Drinking alcohol was never technically illegal, but one who was drinking was liable for prosecution on the grounds that they possessed the alcohol they were drinking. more...
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