In 1950, the Governor of Tennessee called for an investigation
of the Tennessee Children's Home black market baby operations, said
to have grossed $1 million for Georgia Tann, the superintendent of
the local branch of the home. Tann was accused of fraudulently
persuading pregnant mothers to relinquish their children. A number
of Hollywood celebrities adopted children through the home, namely
Joan Crawford, June Allyson, and Dick Powell. During the
investigation, local attorneys and justices were found to be part
of the scandalous network of adoption that allowed adoptive parents
to be out-of-state residents. The story is dramatic and shows
southern politics at its worst--congenial, respected public figures
running shady deals in the back room. Thousands of children were
placed in adopted homes during the agency's operation. Each case is
a fascinating story involving the search and reunion of adopted
children with their natural families.
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