Prohibition proponents, also known as 'drys, ' were individuals who supported the prohibition of alcohol in the United States during the early 20th century. The term 'DRY' was used to describe those who opposed the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. The movement was led by organizations such as the Anti-Saloon League and the Women's Christian Temperance Union, which sought to end the production and sale of alcohol in the United States.