THE ROARING 20S 1920 1929
AMERICAN ORGANIZED CRIME OF THE 1920S
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work gatherings
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barbers
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funerals
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speakeasies
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Detailed explanation-1: -The phrase, ‘Speakeasy’ originates from a term that bartenders used where people needed to, “speak easy” (quietly), when ordering at the bar in order to not draw attention to the prohibited act of buying alcohol. In order to gain access to these illicit bars, a password, specific handshake or secret knock was required.
Detailed explanation-2: -speakeasy, also called blind pig or gin joint, place where alcoholic beverages are illegally sold, especially such establishments in the United States during Prohibition (1920–33).
Detailed explanation-3: -A speakeasy is an establishment in the business of selling alcoholic beverages illegally. They became widespread in the United States during the Prohibition era from 1920 to 1933.