Swedish prohibition referendum, 1922

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"Payday evening - vote yes!"; A poster of a drunk husband in front of his crying wife and children; encouraging voters to vote for prohibition

A referendum on prohibition of alcohol was held in Sweden on the August 27, 1922.

The voter turnout was 55.1%, and the suggestion failed by 51% against 49%.

There was plenty of campaigning from both sides, the most remembered poster being designed by artist Albert Engström, with the famous quote Kräftor kräva dessa drycker ("crayfish require these drinks").

[edit] See also

• Referendums in Sweden
• Alcohol in Sweden

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