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Prohibition

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Program Type:

History, In-Person

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

Event Details

Join Professor Gary Midkiff for an examination of the intense national lobbying effort launched by the Anti Saloon League, the gallant effort of the Untouchables and the political careers affected by support for the "Wets" or the "Drys". And learn where the phrase “There is no such thing as a free lunch” started. In partnership with Wintrust Bank.  

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