Andrew Volstead

Quick Facts

Full Name	Andrew Volstead
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Oct 31, 1860(1860-10-31)
Age	164
Date Of Death	January 20, 1947, Granite Falls, MN
Birthplace	Minnesota
Country	United States
Birth City	Minnesota
Horoscope	Scorpio

Andrew Volstead Biography

Andrew Volstead is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on October 31, 1860 in Minnesota, Minnesota, United States. Republican politician who was a Member of the US House of Representatives from Minnesota from 1903 to 1923. He notably authored the National Prohibition Act of 1919 (or the Volstead Act), which made the country officially dry for more than a decade.

His act and its adherent amendment were finally rescinded by Franklin D. Roosevelt‘s signature in 1932.

He was born in Kenyon, Minnesota, the son of Norwegian immigrants.

Andrew Volstead Net Worth

Andrew Volstead is one of the richest Politician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Andrew Volstead 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After studying law, he began practicing in Minnesota, and won a seat on the House of Representatives in 1903.

An alcohol abstainer himself, he subscribed to the ideas advanced by group like the Anti-Saloon League that alcohol brings a rash of social ills.

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Facts & Trivia

Andrew Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Andrew Volstead celebrates birthday on October 31 of every year.

What happened to Andrew Volstead?

Upon repeal of Prohibition in 1933, Volstead returned to Granite Falls, Minnesota, where he resumed the private practice of law. He died in 1947.

Who was Andrew Volstead What was his role in the prohibition era?

The father of Prohibition kept his hate mail — several boxes of it. Andrew J. Volstead, the Republican congressman from Minnesota , wrote the law that confiscated beer, wine and liquor from every drinking person in America, and for that, he became the object of all of their angry withdrawals.

Who created the Volstead Act?

The Anti-Saloon League’s Wayne Wheeler conceived and drafted the bill, which was named after Andrew Volstead, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, who managed the legislation.

What national contribution was made by Andrew Volstead?

On October 28, 1919, the National Prohibition Act, popularly known as the Volstead Act (after its promoter, Congressman Andrew J. Volstead), was enacted, providing enforcement guidelines. Federal government support of enforcement of Prohibition varied considerably during the 1920s.

What party was Andrew Volstead?

Republican Party