USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -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). In more recent years the term has also applied to legal bars that are modeled on historical speakeasies.

Detailed explanation-2: -Though they may have appeared to close down for a short period, saloons simply went “underground” in basements, attics, and upper floors disguised as other businesses, such as cafes, soda shops, and entertainment venues.

Detailed explanation-3: -A speakeasy, in its strict definition is a place where alcoholic beverages are illegally sold, particularly during the prohibition era.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.