Smedley Butler Destroying Kegs of Beer
Title
Smedley Butler Destroying Kegs of Beer
Description
Philadelphia received help from the federal government twice in the 1920s to combat its Prohibition-fueled crime problem. The first intervention involved the appointment of General Smedley Butler (1881-1940), shown here in 1924 destroying a barrel of beer.
Source
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
Date
c. 1924
Contributor
Bill Jones
Original Format
Photo
Files
Citation
“Smedley Butler Destroying Kegs of Beer,” Philly Immigration, accessed October 22, 2026, https://phillyimmigration.nunncenter.net/items/show/231.