Battle of Athens (1946)
The Battle of Athens (sometimes called the McMinn County War) 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. The event is sometimes cited by firearms ownership advocates as an example of the value of the Second Amendment in combating tyranny.
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Battle of Athens (1946)
The Battle of Athens (sometimes called the McMinn County War) 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. The event is sometimes cited by firearms ownership advocates as an example of the value of the Second Amendment in combating tyranny.
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Die Schlacht von Athens („Batt ...... assungszusatzes hervorzuheben.
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The Battle of Athens (sometime ...... mendment in combating tyranny.
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アセンズの戦い(Battle of Athens)、またはマ ...... 国憲法修正第2条が暴政と戦う為に機能した例として引用される。
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Some injuries, no fatalities
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LocalWorld War IIveterans and other citizens.
McMinn County Sheriff's Department
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McMinn Countygovernment forced to disband, replaced by new government
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* 200+ deputies
* 30 to 60 organized men
* Issued pistols
* Molotov Cocktails & (
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744,551,081
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Many injuries, some severe, no fatalities
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Corruption in the McMinn County government
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35.442 -84.592
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Die Schlacht von Athens („Batt ...... assungszusatzes hervorzuheben.
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The Battle of Athens (sometime ...... mendment in combating tyranny.
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アセンズの戦い(Battle of Athens)、またはマ ...... 国憲法修正第2条が暴政と戦う為に機能した例として引用される。
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Battle of Athens (1946)
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Schlacht von Athens
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アセンズの戦い
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Battle of Athens
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