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  1. Nation, Carry Nation, Carry Amelia Moore Nationnoun

    United States prohibitionist who raided saloons and destroyed bottles of liquor with a hatchet (1846-1911)

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    Caroline Amelia Nation (November 25, 1846 – June 9, 1911), often referred to by Carrie, Carry Nation, Carrie A. Nation, or Hatchet Granny, was a radical member of the temperance movement, which opposed alcohol before the advent of Prohibition. Nation is noted for attacking alcohol-serving establishments (most often taverns) with a hatchet. Nation was also concerned about tight clothing for women; she refused to wear a corset and urged women not to wear them because of their harmful effects on vital organs. She described herself as "a bulldog running along at the feet of Jesus, barking at what He doesn't like", and claimed a divine ordination to promote temperance by destroying bars.

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    Carry Nation was a prominent American woman who was a radical member of the temperance movement in the late 19th and early 20th century. She was known for attacking alcohol-selling establishments (most often taverns and bars) with a hatchet, believing in direct action to reduce alcohol consumption. Nation thought alcohol was the root of many societal problems, including domestic violence, and her aggressive techniques brought national attention to the temperance movement.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of carry nation in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of carry nation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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