The National Archives Museum exhibit, "Spirited Republic: Alcohol in American History," may have finished its run on January 10, 2016, but readers may still access all of the lively and compelling information with this electronic publication. Free to download, Spirited Republic is available for mobile devices, eReaders, and personal computers. Browsing the pages reveals artifacts such as George Washington's still, a first edition of Alcoholics Anonymous, Betty Ford's serenity prayer token, and Franklin Roosevelt's cocktail shaker, among many other items. With over 150 pages, the eBook features an excellent introduction, as well as four chapters that outline the history of alcohol in the United States, plus a final chapter of Additional Resources.
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