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By Martin Kelly, About.com Guide to American History since 2001

The End of Prohibition

Friday December 5, 2008
December 5, 1933 was a happy day for many people indeed. It marked the end of Prohibition for the United States. Utah was the last state to ratify the 21st Amendment which nullified the 18th Amendment. The 18th Amendment prohibited the sale or transportation of liquor.

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