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 Knights of the Military Order
Knights in a given area were organized into a lodge called a castle. A sentinel guarded the entrance to prevent unauthorized intrusion. Knights of the Military Order engaged in drill, supervised by the captain or another drill master. You had to be a member of the highest and most secretive third degree.
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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.
