
Episode 132: History of the Second Ku Klux Klan
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The History of the Clan in the 1920s
At their peak, millions of Americans were either a part of the clan as an organization or somewhat aligned with their beliefs. How did people experience the clan in the 1920s? The first thing you need to understand is that this clan was not secret. It advertised openly in newspapers saying come to find out about the clan, come to meetings. They also like to stage these spectacular public rallies, usually on July 4th because these are patriotic and they're surrounded by American flags.
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