Desire for Something Stronger
10/5/1919
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The idea of prohibiting the manufacture, importation, or sale of alcoholic beverages gained momentum as prohibition advocates became more active and vocal. The prohibition amendment to the U.S. Constitution was proposed by Congress on December 18, 1917. After approval by the states, it was ratified on January 16, 1919.
Congress determined that the war-time prohibition law would continue in effect until the Peace Treaty formally ending World War I was ratified by Congress. Cartoonist Clifford Berryman foretells the future as two men with pails in hand walk up to a water pump, wistfully hoping for something stronger. One fellow comments to the other, "Bill, it looks like the good old days have gone forever!"
Prohibition continued until repealed by the 23rd amendment to the Constitution, effective December 5, 1933.
This cartoon was drawn by Clifford Berryman, one of Washington, DC's best-known cartoonists in the early to mid-1900s. Berryman drew for the Washington Post and Evening Star newspapers. His cartoons touched on a variety of subjects including politics, elections, and both World Wars.
Congress determined that the war-time prohibition law would continue in effect until the Peace Treaty formally ending World War I was ratified by Congress. Cartoonist Clifford Berryman foretells the future as two men with pails in hand walk up to a water pump, wistfully hoping for something stronger. One fellow comments to the other, "Bill, it looks like the good old days have gone forever!"
Prohibition continued until repealed by the 23rd amendment to the Constitution, effective December 5, 1933.
This cartoon was drawn by Clifford Berryman, one of Washington, DC's best-known cartoonists in the early to mid-1900s. Berryman drew for the Washington Post and Evening Star newspapers. His cartoons touched on a variety of subjects including politics, elections, and both World Wars.
This primary source comes from the Records of the U.S. Senate.
National Archives Identifier: 6011584
Full Citation: Desire for Something Stronger; 10/5/1919; Berryman Political Cartoon Collection, 1896 - 1949; Records of the U.S. Senate, Record Group 46; National Archives Building, Washington, DC. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/desire-for-something-stronger, December 13, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.