General Order No. 99

General Order No. 99 was a directive issued by the United States Navy on June 1, 1914, prohibiting the consumption of alcoholic beverages aboard naval vessels and within Navy facilities. The order was a precursor to the nationwide Prohibition movement and represented an early attempt by the military to address concerns over discipline and operational readiness.

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