The Rise and Fall of the Ku Klux Klan
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The Rise and Fall of the Ku Klux Klan
This chapter delves into the mystic ceremonies and rituals of the Ku Klux Klan, detailing its growth to millions of members, violent acts targeting various groups, and eventual decline due to scandals and diminishing support. It explores how the Klan resurged in the 1960s as a violent and bigoted group, faced public and government backlash, and transformed into a fragmented organization with a focus on various extremist beliefs.
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