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Prohibition Songs
Women played a pivotal role in the American Temperance Movement. Their songs were not subtle, but they were catchy. Songbooks helped reinforce a sense of solidarity and resolve among performers, encouraging them to “take the pledge” against alcohol. Their efforts led to the passage of the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol. The amendment was repealed in 1933. |