On April 7, 1933, Americans legally bought beer again after years of Prohibition, thanks to the Cullen-Harrison Act. The law allowed the sale of low-alcohol beer and wine, anticipating full repeal of Prohibition later that year. Breweries quickly restarted production, and celebrations broke out in many cities. The day symbolized a shift in public attitudes about alcohol and government regulation. It also offered economic relief, creating jobs in brewing, distribution, and hospitality. The event is sometimes remembered as an early end to Prohibition in everyday life.
