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"Charts the Nashville machine's rupture with the state's political boss, Edward Crump of Memphis, and traces the reforms that shattered rural white control of the state legislature. Reenacts the downfall of Nashville lawyer Tommy Osborne, convicted of jury tampering in 1964 after defending Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa. Follows Nashville's transformation into a crucible of the civil rights movement"--Provided by publisher.
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J. Percy Priest and His Amazing Race is a gift from Rebecca Harris Stubbs to anyone interested in Tennessee history, American political history, and the heroes who made this country great. With previously unpublished letters, personal commentaries from Priest's friends and associates, and academic analysis extracted from local, state, and federal records, the author treats us to a light, often delightful, and distinctly tender narrative. She delves...