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Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Immediate Modification of Volstead Act -- Message from the President of the United States.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09693.02 Author/Creator: Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Pamphlet Date: 13 March 1933 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 23.3 cm, Width: 14.9 cm Order a Copy

One pamphlet entitled, "Immediate Modification of Volstead Act -- Message from the President of the United States," dated March, 13, 1933 calling for a modification to the Volstead Act approving the manufacturing and sale of alcohol.

Roosevelt, Franklin Delano, 1882-1945

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