Patriots Showing Up and Doing Patriot Stuff 75 Years Ago

[Ridge Walker]

75 years ago returning G.I.s fresh from the fight go to war again. They fought corruption, a political machine and stopped an election from being stolen.

Never heard of the Battle of Athens, Tennessee?

Here's the breakdown.

G.I.s Fighting Corruption: Breaking Down the Battle of Athens Tennessee

Veterans returning from WWII came home only to face a machine steeped in corruption and faced yet another battle for liberty - the Battle of Athens

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[Pops1911]

I just read about that a few days ago. Had never heard about it before. Impressive action against oppression.

 

[Flopsweat]

I think I read about this around the time the Bundy family was doing their thing. The first time.

 

[elsie]

There is a movie based on those events..


elsie

 

[RVTECH]

There is a movie based on those events..

An American Story - full movie available on YT.

 

[Ridge Walker]

An American Story - full movie available on YT.

Found it, here's the link:

 

[Nosferatu]

I had never heard of this, thanks for sharing it.

 

[Xaevian]

Thanks for sharing!

 

[GOG]

Those were some pretty salty boys. Much respect

I think it's likely to happen again soon.

 

[Bon Sauvage]

They ought to do a remake only entitle it, "Men With Stones."

 

[NW Backpacker]

Good 7 minute youtube video on it: