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  2. Speakeasy - Wikipedia

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    Speakeasy bars in the United States date back to at least the 1880s, but came into prominence in the United States during the Prohibition era (1920–1933, longer in some states). During that time, the sale, manufacture, and transportation ( bootlegging ) of alcoholic beverages was illegal throughout the United States, due to the Eighteenth ...

  3. Black and tan clubs - Wikipedia

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    The Wein Bar, [16] located in Cincinnati, Ohio was started in 1934 by Joseph Goldhagen, who during the 1920's, was active in the commercial production of illegal alcohol until the Prohibition period ended and the bar was opened. During the 1930's, the bar had multiple live performances daily, and over time, the bar evolved into an R&B live ...

  4. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

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    The uncertainties of 1920 were drowned in a steady golden roar. But the restlessness of New York in 1927 approached hysteria. The parties were bigger, the pace was faster, the shows were broader, the buildings were higher, the morals were looser, and the liquor was cheaper. but all those benefits did not really minister to much delight.

  5. America banned the sale of alcohol in the early 1900s. Here's ...

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    One year after ratification, on January 17, 1920, Prohibition began. ... (commonly known as “bootlegging”) and illegal bars (“speakeasies”) were popular in many areas of America ...

  6. Babette's - Wikipedia

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    Babette's or Babette's Supper Club was a supper club and bar at 2211 Pacific Avenue on the Boardwalk of Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States. It operated from the early 1920s onwards and was sold in 1950. The bar was designed like a ship's hull. In the backroom was a gambling den, which was investigated by the federal authorities and raided ...

  7. 1920s in organized crime - Wikipedia

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    In the ensuing shootout, one member of each party is killed, while three others are wounded, including one policeman and an alderman's brother. [69] Two nights later, on August 31, State's Attorney Robert E. Crowe names Terry Druggan and Frank Lake - leaders of the Valley Gang - as well as independent gangster Walter Stevens , as suspects in ...

  8. Protest songs in the United States - Wikipedia

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    The song, in which Kim Gordon lists off the names of every model featured in the 1992 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, was selected as one of PopMatters's 65 greatest protest songs of all time with the praise that "Sonic Youth reminds us that protest songs don't have to include acoustic guitars and twee harmonica melodies stuck in 1965. They ...

  9. Category:1920 songs - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "1920 songs" The following 28 pages are in this category, out of 28 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Afghanistan (song)