What It Means
Repealed Prohibition. The only amendment that repeals a previous amendment.
Historical Context
Prohibition had proven unenforceable and empowered organized crime.
Original Text
“The eighteenth article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States is hereby repealed.”
- Amendment Number
- 21 of 27
- Ratified
- 1933
- Category
- Modern
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