“When Prohibition was introduced, I hoped that it would be widely supported by public opinion and the day would soon come when the evil effects of alcohol would be recognised. I have slowly and reluctantly come to believe that this has not been the result. Instead, drinking has generally increased; the speakeasy has replaced the saloon; a vast army of lawbreakers has appeared; many of our best citizens have openly ignored Prohibition; respect for the law has been greatly lessened; and crime has increased to a level never seen before.”
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John D. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller, born on July 8, 1839, and died on May 23, 1937, was one of the most famous industrialists and philanthropists in American history. He was renowned for his immense influence in the oil industry. Rockefeller founded Standard Oil, which later became one of the largest oil companies in the world. His business strategies and philanthropic endeavors had a profound impact on the economic and social development of the United States in the 20th century. more
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