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Votes, Guns, and Grit: When Veterans Revolted Against Corruption


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Votes, Guns, and Grit is a powerful historical fiction novel that brings to life the dramatic events of August 1, 1946, in Athens, Tennessee. Returning home from World War II, a group of veterans is eager to rebuild their lives and communities. Instead, they find their hometown under the oppressive control of Sheriff Paul Cantrell and his deputies, who exploit the citizens through predatory arrests, voter intimidation, and blatant election fraud. Operating under the shadow of a corrupt political machine, the regime's grip on McMinn County threatens to extinguish democracy itself. Outraged and determined, the veterans form the GI Non-Partisan League, challenging the regime in the 1946 local elections. They vow to fight not with weapons but through fair democratic processes, believing their service to the nation has earned them the right to an honest government. However, their hopes for a peaceful resolution are shattered on Election Day when deputies violently intimidate voters and steal ballot boxes, barricading themselves in the county jail to manipulate the results. What follows is a gripping and heroic showdown as the veterans, driven by courage and desperation, arm themselves and confront the corrupt deputies in a dramatic siege. With the town watching anxiously and the stakes higher than ever, the veterans must decide how far they are willing to go to defend their community and their values. Told through the eyes of the veterans, townsfolk, and those caught in the conflict, Votes, Guns, and Grit explores themes of sacrifice, justice, and the enduring struggle for democracy. Against the backdrop of postwar America, this inspiring tale reminds readers that freedom is hard-won and that ordinary people can rise to extraordinary challenges. Rooted in true events, this novel captures the raw emotion, human drama, and unyielding spirit of those who risked everything for the future of their town-and became a symbol of the fight for democracy everywhere.

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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781300802747
  • Publisher: Lulu.com
  • Publisher Imprint: Lulu.com
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 360
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 20 mm
  • Weight: 575 gr
  • ISBN-10: 130080274X
  • Publisher Date: 02 Dec 2024
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: When Veterans Revolted Against Corruption
  • Width: 152 mm


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