Andrew Volstead
American politician (1860–1947) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Andrew John Volstead (/ˈvɒlstɛd/) (October 31, 1860 – January 20, 1947) 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. The act was the enabling legislation for the enforcement of Prohibition in the United States beginning in 1920.
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Andrew Volstead | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 7th district | |
In office March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1923 | |
Preceded by | Frank Eddy |
Succeeded by | Ole J. Kvale |
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Born | Andrew John Volstead October 31, 1860 Kenyon, Minnesota, U.S. |
Died | January 20, 1947(1947-01-20) (aged 86) Granite Falls, Minnesota, U.S. |
Resting place | Granite Falls Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Profession | Law |
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