"I am not a politician or a preacher, but I guess that is about the way politicians and preachers act."

Carry Nation (1846 - 1911)
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About Carry Nation

Carry Nation was an American temperance advocate who became famous for her radical actions against alcohol consumption. She believed that alcohol was the root of many social issues and took matters into her own hands by targeting saloons and smashing bottles and kegs with a hatchet. Nation's activism and use of direct action gained her national attention and made her a prominent figure in the temperance movement of the early 20th century.

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