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Prohibition: A Nation of Hypocrites (Film Screening)
  • Date: Friday, May 29, 2015
  • Time: 4:00 pm
  • Location: William G. McGowan Theater, Washington, DC

Episode three of the 2011 PBS series by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick follows the gradual swing toward repeal of Prohibition as the Great Depression focuses attention on other priorities. (104 minutes.)

DVDs of the entire Prohibition series are available from the myArchives Store.

Reserve a seat

All public programs at the National Archives are free. Reservations are recommended; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. The doors to the building will open 45 minutes prior to the start of the program. Use the Special Events entrance on the corner of Constitution Avenue and 7th Street, NW.Live captioning will be available online and in the William G. McGowan Theater. If you require an alternative or additional accommodation for an event (such as a downloadable transcript or a sign language interpreter), please send an email to public.program@nara.gov or call 202-357-5000 in advance.