“I am against Prohibition because it has set the cause of temperence back twenty years; because it has substituted an ineffective campaign of force for an effective campaign of education; because it has replaced comparatively uninjurious light wines and beers with the worst kind of hard liquor and bad liquor; because it has increased drinking not only among men but has extended drinking to women and even children.”
Quote by William Randolph Hearst
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William Randolph Hearst: a portrait in his own words
William Randolph Hearst: a portrait in his own words is a compilation of personal writings, interviews, and letters from Hearst himself, providing a unique perspective on his career, personal life, and the era in which he lived. more
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William Randolph Hearst
William Randolph Hearst was an influential American publisher, born on April 29, 1863, and died on August 14, 1951. He was one of the most powerful media moguls in the early 20th century, establishing the Hearst Media Empire, which included numerous newspapers, magazines, and radio stations. more
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