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Dayton’s Scopes Trial: Unmasking a Century of Misrepresentation and Media Bias

For over 100 years, Dayton, Tennessee has been unfairly labeled thanks to distorted media portrayals of the 1925 Scopes trial. Now, local residents are reclaiming their history with a play that sets the record straight—exposing how national elites skewed facts to push agendas at the expense of small-town America.

By Patriot News Investigative Desk | July 11, 2025