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Back to Episodes40 History of Everything: The Battle for Athens
Published 3 years, 8 months ago
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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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