Prohibition Party

Noun

Meaning

a political party in the United States; formed in 1869 to oppose the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages

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Initially, the party had nominated Silas C. Swallow for president and John G. Woolley for vice president, but both men refused, choosing instead to contest the Prohibition Party nomination (of which Woolley would emerge the victor). Source: Internet

John St. John would later unanimously win the Prohibition Party nomination, with Pomeroy and Conant withdrawing from the Presidential Contest and endorsing his candidacy. Source: Internet

During the convention, the party name was changed from the American Party to the American Prohibition Party. Source: Internet

It was the largest total vote and highest percentage of the vote received by any Prohibition Party national ticket. Source: Internet

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