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Bookmark or Share- Volstead Southlake | Prohibition Era Bar + Kitchen in the ...Enjoy classics like the Old Fashioned and the Manhattan, or try one of our unique creations inspired by the roaring twenties. With our expertly mixed cocktails, diverse wine list, extensive spirit selection, and themed atmosphere, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable experience here at Volstead.
- 100 years later, do we think Prohibition was good for the nation?Andrew Volstead, author of the Prohibition enforcement act, was defeated in 1922 in his bid for an 11th term in Congress. Widespread unemployment and the economic chaos of the Great Depression fueled political upheaval.
- Volstead Act - WikipediaThe National Prohibition Act, known informally as the Volstead Act, was an act of the 66th United States Congress designed to execute the 18th Amendment (ratified January 1919) which established the prohibition of alcoholic drinks.
- Prohibition: Years, Amendment and Definition ‑ HISTORYVolstead Act. In 1917, after the United States entered World War I, President Woodrow Wilson instituted a temporary wartime prohibition in order to save grain for producing food. That same year...
- Andrew Volstead - WikipediaAndrew John Volstead (/ ˈ v ɒ l s t ɛ d /) (October 31, 1859 – January 20, 1947) was an American member of the United States House of Representatives from Minnesota, 1903–1923, and a member of the Republican Party.
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