The stockpiling began as soon as the 36th of the 48 states — Nebraska — approved the 18th Amendment on Jan. 16, 1919, ratifying it and making Prohibition part of the Constitution.

Editor's note: This is a regular feature on issues related to the Constitution and civics education written by Paul G. Summers, retired judge and state attorney general. The 18th Amendment was the ...

The 18th Amendment was the amendment frequently referred to as the “Prohibition Amendment.” It was ratified by the states on Jan. 16, 1919. The 21st Amendment, ratified in early 1933, repealed ...