Military service has historically been seen as a pathway to new rights and legitimacy for minority groups, offering battlefield sacrifice as evidence of worthiness. Through riveting stories of Tennessee's military history, Soldier & Citizen explores how the "blood debt" has been leveraged to further the cause for full citizenship. This hour-long documentary is the latest installment of "The Citizenship Project,” a Nashville Public Television original series.

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The Citizenship Project is made possible by the support of Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area and the First Tennessee Foundation.