Temperance organizations around the world are listed by date of founding. All are non-governmental (NGOs). However, branches of international organizations are not listed. There are three sections of information. I. Temperance Organizations around the World. II. Index of Temperance Organizations by Location. III. Resources for More Information Want more information about specific temperance organizations …
Most of the country recognized prohibition as a national disaster in 1933. The popular vote against it was 74%. But millions of Americans continued to support prohibition. Surprisingly, the temperance movement today is alive and well. Furthermore, it continues to support anti-alcohol sentiments. I. Temperance after Repeal of Prohibition The neo-prohibition movement is strong and …
The exaggerations, distortions, and gross inaccuracies in textbooks endorsed by the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union‘s (WCTU’s) Mary Hunt were increasingly criticized. Leading scientists and educators were concerned about Scientific Temperance Instruction. This included the presidents of Columbia, Cornell, Yale, Stanford, and Vassar. (1) As a result, Scientific Temperance Instruction was evaluated. The Committee of Fifty …
Temperance beliefs were fundamental to the temperance movement. They guided its teachings and actions. Mary Hunt of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) had pushed for state laws requiring ant-alcohol teaching in all schools in the U.S. In addition, she had her legions of WCTU members monitoring schools to ensure compliance. But most important, this …
The beginning of the temperance movement in the U.S. is easy to understand. The American Revolution, urbanization and other changes caused social and economic problems. These problems emerged along with increasing alcohol abuse. As a result, many people thought that alcohol abuse caused these societal problems. So people began seeking a solution for drinking problems. …
The International Blue Cross is legally the International Federation of the the Blue Cross (IFBC). It’s members are 41 national interdenominational Christian organizations. The International Blue Cross serves as an umbrella. Its mission focuses on reducing alcohol consumption and illicit drug use. The Blue Cross was established in Bern, Switzerland, in 1886. That was during …
Alcohol in the early 20th century saw dramatic changes. The growth of the temperance movements developed rapidly. This was both in the U.S. and around the world. Prohibitionists believed that a world without beverage alcohol was an attainable goal. The growth of the Progressive movement in the U.S. was significant. It held that governments could …
Alcohol in the 19th century is largely the story of emerging temperance sentiment. Temperance thought began emerging during the 1800s. Following the Revolutionary War, the rapidly growing industrialization, urbanization and social change caused serious problems. Alcohol and temperance became the focal point of a cultural war between different life styles and values. There was small …
I. Background Temperance songs were very popular during the 1800s. The temperance movement was growing very strong. In addition, the U.S. was a nation of singers. They sang at churches, revivals, political rallies, camp meetings, club meetings, at home, and elsewhere. It was a popular form of entertainment in a time without radio, TV, and …
Mary H. Hunt of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) was a visionary. She wanted laws in every state of the U.S. to require what she called Scientific Temperance Instruction for all students in every school in the country. Hunt believed that it was important to teach temperance to young people. After all, they were …
