Historical Events tagged with "kiowa"

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Politics & Government

Opening of Kiowa Land for Settlement

August 6th, 1901 123 years ago

The Kiowa land in Oklahoma was opened for white settlement in a significant move that effectively dissolved the contiguous reservation. This action allowed settlers to claim portions of land that had previously been reserved for the Kiowa tribe, changing the socio-political landscape of the region.

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

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.

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