Andrew Volstead
American politician (1859-1947) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 87
Andrew John Volstead was an American member of the United States House of Representatives from Minnesota, 1903-1923, and a member of the Republican Party. His name is closely associated with the National Prohibition Act of 1919, usually called the Volstead Act.
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The act was the enabling legislation for the enforcement of Prohibition in the United States beginning in 1920.
Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1859 to 1947 · aged 87
