Claim Citation Readiness
Claim Count
2
Claim Fact-Check Status
Claims
Contributors
Date Precision
Exact day
Destination URL
Display Date
January 1945
End Sort Year
1945
Era
Postwar Consolidation
Event ID
53
Evidence Confidence
Strong
Featured?
Geography
United States
Historical Significance
The second holiday shows that the return of whiskey production was managed through episodic releases rather than a single permanent reopening.
Last Reviewed
September 2, 2026
Publication Status
Published
Record Type
Event
Research Notes
The month and temporary release are verified by page-specific Congressional Record evidence. The underlying WPB authorization number is not yet captured.
Scope
American Whiskey Core
Start Sort Year
1945
Summary
A second temporary wartime production holiday released alcohol-manufacturing facilities for beverage-alcohol production during January 1945.
Thematic Lanes
Technology and ProductionBusiness and MarketsLaw and Taxation
Timeline Date
January 1, 1945 → January 31, 1945