Carrie Nation
American temperance activist
Born
Died
1911
115 years ago — 65 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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An American activist fought for the prohibition of alcohol. Gained notoriety for destructive protests against saloons, using a hatchet to smash bottles and fixtures. Founded the Women's Christian Temperance Union, advocating for social reform and women's rights. Her radical approach garnered national attention and sparked debates on temperance during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Founded the Women's Christian Temperance Union
Led hatchet-bearing campaigns against saloons
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