Anthony Perry (c. 1760–1798), known as the "screeching general" was one of the most important leaders of the United Irish Wexford rebels during the 1798 rebellion.
Read more about Anthony Perry: Background, Arrest and Torture, The Rebellion Erupts, June 4–9, Battle of Arklow, Vinegar Hill and Aftermath, Midlands Campaign, March On Ulster
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“When will the men do something besides extend congratulations? I would rather have President Roosevelt say one word to Congress in favor of amending the Constitution to give women the suffrage than to praise me endlessly!”
—Susan B. Anthony (1820–1906)
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—Joseph O’Donnell. Clifford Sanforth. Donald Jordan, Murder by Television, trying to bribe Perry into revealing Professor Houghland’s secret (1935)