Corrupt Politicians Weren't Expecting THIS When Men Returned from WW2: The McMinn County Incident

They fought for our freedom in WWII. Now, these veterans were determined to take on an even bigger challenge - standing up against the entrenched power and corruption in McMinn County, Tennessee.

What Happened to This Corrupt Town When the Men Returned from WW2

Corrupt Politicians Weren't Expecting THIS When the Men Returned from WW2

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction
2:52 McMinn County, and Cantrell-Mansfield Political Machine
8:02 The GI Non-Partisan League
11:21 The 1946 Election, and the Battle of Athens
16:07 The Aftermath and Legacy of the Battle of Athens