99. Mabel Walker Willebrandt — First Lady of Law
As assistant attorney general of the United States from 1921 until 1929, Mabel Walker Willebrandt was the highest-ranking woman in the federal government at the time and, you could argue, one of the most famous women in America. Her job included the thankless task of enforcing Prohibition and prosecuting notorious crime bosses like Al Capone. Learn more about her fascinating life in this week’s mini episode.
Discussed in this episode:
The Volstead Act, aka National Prohibition Act
Prohibition (documentary by Ken Burns)