Thumbing Through the Archives

Prohibition in the Thumb


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Prohibition officially hit the United States in 1919 when the 18th Amendment was ratified. While it may have intended to veer people away from excessive drinking, within weeks, an underground market had sprung up across the country. This volatile period would last well into 1933, but until then, people had their own tricks to avoid detection. Just what did this time look like for those in the Thumb, and who were some of its key players? All that, and more!
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Thumbing Through the ArchivesBy Sanilac Broadcasting Company