The Cupertino Historical Society Quarterly Speaker Program
"PROHIBITION"
presented by Ray Cosyn
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Refreshments at 6:30 p.m. / Presentation at 7:00 p.m.
How did prohibition come about and how did it end? Who were the key figures of the time and what were their roles in stemming the manufacture, sale, and distribution of intoxicating beverages? How did the California wineries survive and why was the act repealed? All these and more questions will be answered in this fascinating presentation.
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Ray Cosyn is a spokesperson on the history of America. He possesses an Engineering Degree from the University of Illinois and a Masters Degree in American History from San Jose State University. He has spoken to numerous groups on a wide range of topics from the Civil War, through and including WWII. Mr. Cosyn is on the board of directors of the Saratoga History Museum and sits on committees focused on integrating bicycle transit into our transportation infrastructure.
