Prohibition in Wyoming

Wyoming, the last state in the Rocky Mountains to adopt Prohibition, struggled to stop the sale of illegal liquor. It created a new statewide law enforcement agency, but two of its directors were fired for graft and bootlegging. Adding to the state’s problems, many Wyoming county officials did not enforce Prohibition laws. Federal Agents arrived to intervene, but were met with deep suspicion. This documentary features local interviews and insightful historians, who share surprising stories about this unique time in Wyoming history.

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