National Women's Christian Temperance Union

The National Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) is an organization founded in 1874 focused on advocating for social reform, primarily through the promotion of temperance, or the reduction of alcohol consumption. Comprising mainly women, the WCTU worked not only for alcohol prohibition but also addressed issues like women's suffrage, education, and labor rights. Their efforts contributed significantly to the eventual passage of the 18th Amendment, which prohibited alcohol in the United States. The WCTU continues to champion issues related to health and social justice today, emphasizing moral and ethical living aligned with Christian values.