Prohibition Party is a political organization of the United States. Its major purpose is to prevent the use of alcoholic beverages in the country. The party was organized in 1869. It began immediately to present candidates for state and local elections. In 1872, it nominated candidates for president and vice president.
The Prohibition Party reached its greatest strength in 1892, when 271,000 votes were cast for its candidates. The party has declined in strength since then. In 1984, about 4,000 people voted the Prohibition ticket. From 1977 to 1980, the party used the name National Statesman Party. The party has worked closely with the American Council on Alcohol Problems, formerly the Anti-Saloon League. Their greatest triumph was passage of the 18th Amendment to the Constitution. This amendment prohibited the production, sale, transportation, import, and export of intoxicants.
