Events tagged with "carrie nation"

Historical Events tagged with "carrie nation"

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Carrie Nation Vandalizes Saloon in Kansas

June 7th, 1899 125 years ago

Carrie Nation, a prominent temperance advocate, notoriously wielded a hatchet to destroy alcoholic beverages in a saloon located in Kiowa, Kansas. Armed with her weapon and accompanied by supporters, she initiated her campaign against establishments serving alcohol, expressing her fervent belief that alcohol was a destructive force in society. Nation's actions brought significant attention to the temperance movement and sparked discussions on the role of women in social reform.