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  1. Volstead Act

    The National Prohibition Act, known informally as the Volstead Act, was enacted to carry out the intent of the Eighteenth Amendment, which established prohibition in the United States. The Anti-Saloon League's Wayne Wheeler conceived and drafted the bill, which was named for Andrew Volstead, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, who managed the legislation.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of volstead act in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of volstead act in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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  1. Tim Grimes:

    The Eighteenth Amendment and Volstead Act ushered in an era of widespread rebellion and crime, there was still high demand for alcohol, but no supply.

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