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New York City Deputy Police Commissioner, John A. Leach (right), watches agents pour liquor into a sewer after a raid, c1921
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New York City Deputy Police Commissioner, John A. Leach (right), watches agents pour liquor into a sewer after a raid, c1921
PROHIBITION, c1921.
New York City Deputy Police Commissioner, John A. Leach (right), watches agents pour liquor into a sewer after a raid, c1921
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1921 Agent Authority Barrel Commissioner Deputy Liquor Manhattan Moonshine Movement New York City Police Pouring Progressive Era Prohibition Prohibitionist Raid Roaring Twenties Sewer Street Scene Pour
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In this photograph from c1921, we are transported back to the era of Prohibition in New York City. The image captures the stern figure of Deputy Police Commissioner John A. Leach on the right, his gaze fixed intently on a group of agents pouring liquor into a sewer after a raid. This snapshot perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the time - a battle between law enforcement and those seeking to flout it. The scene unfolds against an urban backdrop, with bustling streets serving as witness to this act of defiance against authority. Leach stands tall in his uniform, representing both power and order amidst the chaos that surrounded him during this tumultuous period. As barrels are emptied into the sewer below, one cannot help but wonder about what lies beneath - hidden secrets and forbidden pleasures flowing away forever. Moonshine and illegal alcohol were prevalent during these years, leading to countless raids like this one across Manhattan. This photograph serves as a reminder not only of Prohibition itself but also of larger historical movements such as progressivism and social change that defined early 20th-century America. It is through images like these that we gain insight into our past - moments frozen in time that tell stories far beyond their frames.
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