The Knights of the Golden Circle (Secret Society, Civil War, John Wilkes Booth, Abraham Lincoln, Confederate Gold, Rebels, Slavery)
Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
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The Ritual of the Knights of the Golden Circle
Former members of the organization explained what all the numbers meant. The first great sign of the order is thus made, seven. Open hands touching shoulder where epilates are worn, elbows closest to the side. These are battlefield signs and not to be used under ordinary circumstances.
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Transcript
In the 19th century, secret societies were all the rage and the Knights of the Golden Circle were among the most famous. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss their origin and aims, their role in the Civil War, and the mysteries surrounding them.
