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Probably FDR, who always had a drink, usually a Martini, at the end of every working day.

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Who was President during Prohibition?

Hoover


During the prohibition era where did people purchase and consume alcohol?

in speakeasies


What did most Americans not support during the 1920's?

The prohibition of alcohol was not supported by most Americans in the 1920's.


Why didn't the federal local governments collect an excise tax on alcohol during prohibition?

During Prohibition, which lasted from 1920 to 1933, the production, sale, and transport of alcohol were illegal in the United States. As a result, federal and local governments could not legally collect an excise tax on alcohol because there were no legitimate sales transactions to tax. Additionally, the enforcement of Prohibition led to widespread illegal production and distribution of alcohol, making it challenging for authorities to regulate or tax the industry. The lack of legal sales effectively rendered the excise tax moot during this period.


Why didn't the government collect and excise tax on alcohol during prohibition?

During Prohibition (1920-1933), the U.S. government could not collect excise taxes on alcohol because the sale, production, and transportation of alcoholic beverages were illegal. The 18th Amendment, which established Prohibition, aimed to eliminate alcohol consumption but inadvertently created a vast underground market. As a result, the government lost significant tax revenue that would have been generated from legal alcohol sales. Additionally, the enforcement of Prohibition led to widespread corruption and organized crime, further complicating any potential tax collection efforts.