Eighteenth Amendment
Americannoun
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It was the law-abiding citizen that planned and urged and voted for the eighteenth amendment to the Constitution.
From David Lannarck, Midget An Adventure Story by Harney, George S.
The enforcement of the laws enacted to give effect to the eighteenth amendment is far from satisfactory and this is in part due to the inadequate organization of the administrative agencies of the Federal Government.
From State of the Union Address by Hoover, Herbert
You recognize them, surely—those are the footsteps of a bar-keeper out of employment, waiting for the eighteenth amendment to pass away.
From Winsome Winnie and other New Nonsense Novels by Leacock, Stephen
The amendment known as the eighteenth amendment passed during President Wilson's term of office and is one of great importance to our nation in the protection of the home and humanity.
From Citizenship A Manual for Voters by Cromwell, Emma Guy
The country has duly adopted the eighteenth amendment.
From State of the Union Address by Coolidge, Calvin
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