National Temperance Council

National Temperance Council

The National Temperance Council was established in 1913 to coordinate the activities of numerous organizations in the temperance movement. Its goal was the ratification of an amendment to the United States Constitution outlawing the manufacture, distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages throughout the country.

See also

  • Temperance organizations

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