National Repeal Day

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National Repeal Day is celebrated annually on December 5th in the United States. It commemorates the repeal of the 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which had mandated Prohibition in the country. Prohibition, which lasted from 1920 to 1933, was a nationwide constitutional ban on the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages.

The 18th Amendment, also known as the Prohibition Amendment, was implemented in 1920 with the aim of reducing crime, corruption, and social problems associated with alcohol consumption. However, it led to a rise in illegal speakeasies, bootlegging, and organized crime.

Repeal Day marks the end of this era in American history. On December 5, 1933, the 21st Amendment was ratified, repealing the 18th Amendment and officially ending Prohibition. This made it legal once again to manufacture, sell, and transport alcoholic beverages in the United States.

National Repeal Day is often celebrated with events at bars, restaurants, and other establishments serving alcoholic beverages. It has become a day to appreciate the freedom to enjoy and responsibly consume a wide variety of alcoholic drinks. Many people raise a glass to toast the end of Prohibition and the return of legal drinking in the United States. The day is also an occasion to reflect on the cultural and historical impact of Prohibition and the role of alcohol in American society.