Thursday is 30th anniversary of bill that effectively raised U.S. drinking age to 21 . The law was signed by President John F. Kennedy in July 1963 and went into effect on January 1, 1965. Opponents say it creates a `` forbidden fruit '' syndrome that leads to binge drinking .
Thursday is 30th anniversary of bill that effectively raised U.S. drinking age to 21 . Proponents say higher drinking age reduces alcohol-related accidents . Opponents say it creates a `` forbidden fruit '' syndrome that leads to binge drinking .