Battle of Athens (1946)
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battle-of-athens-1946-204-9440418
title:
Battle of Athens (1946)
text:
The Battle of Athens was a rebellion led by citizens in Athens and Etowah, Tennessee, United States, against the local government in August 1946. The citizens, including some World War II veterans, accused the local officials of predatory policing, police brutality, political corruption, and voter intimidation.
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description:
Civilian revolt against corrupt local government in McMinn County, Tennessee
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Athens_(1946)
date created:
2004-05-15T10:19:55Z
date modified:
2024-09-09T22:50:04Z
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