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The production, sale, and consumption of alcohol were prohibited by the 18th amendment in 1919. In 1933, the 18th amendment was reversed with the passage of the 21st amendment and the production, sale, and consumption of alcohol were made legal again. The 18th amendment is the only amendment that has been overturned in the history of the United States.
After one year from the ratification of this article the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof into, or the exportation thereof from the United States and all territory subject to the jurisdiction thereof for beverage purposes is hereby prohibited.
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The transportation or importation into any State, Territory, or possession of the United States for delivery or use therein of intoxicating liquors, in violation of the laws thereof, is hereby prohibited.