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Today’s National Beer Day, commemorating the end of prohibition

by | Apr 7, 2015 | EAT DRINK

Today is National Beer day in which we remember the end of one of America’s darkest times, Prohibition.


Today is National Beer day in which we remember the end of one of America’s darkest times, Prohibition.

Yes, for 13 years everyone’s favorite escape from reality was deemed unsafe and dangerous and made illegal to sell or produce thanks to the 18th Amendment.

But in 1933, under the wise guidance of one of America’s greatest presidents, Franklin D. Roosevelt, alcohol was returned to the masses via the Cullen–Harrison Act (or the 21st Amendment, I’m a little confused – moral of the story, April 7th, 1933 we could buy booze again) and we’re all much better for it today.

At least we kind of are… the Daily Show has a pretty great collection of clips which suggest things might be a little worse for wear.

So head on out and have a drink tonight and consider the decisions you make as you imbibe on this gloomy Tuesday and remember those who came before us and fought so hard for the right to party.

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner is the former editor of GayRVA and RVAMag from 2013 - 2017. He’s now the Richmond Bureau Chief for Radio IQ, a state-wide NPR outlet based in Roanoke. You can reach him at BradKutnerNPR@gmail.com

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