75: The Battle of Athens
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75: The Battle of Athens
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Enter the villain of this story: Paul Cantrell. Backed by Tennessee’s powerful political machine, Cantrell used corruption, voter fraud, and police brutality to maintain control over McMinn County. His regime, continued by his crony Pat Mansfield, was marked by election rigging, unlawful arrests, and extortion.
But when WWII veterans returned home and saw their community still under Cantrell’s corrupt grip, they refused to accept another stolen election. Banding together as The Fighting Bunch, these veterans took up arms against Cantrell’s men in what became known as The Battle of Athens. After an all-night firefight, explosions, and a dramatic surrender, democracy was restored—proving that when the system fails, the people will rise.
This isn’t just a wild story—it’s history. Tune in now for the full episode!
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