Characters

The story of Prohibition was not written solely in courtrooms or on the streets of Chicago. It was shaped by extraordinary men and women whose lives left a lasting mark on history. Gangsters, smugglers, diplomats, journalists, artists, entrepreneurs, champagne houses and forgotten figures all played a role in one of the twentieth century’s most fascinating eras. This section brings together their stories, offering a fresh and deeply human perspective on the people who shaped the Prohibition era.