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 Golden Circle
The Knights of the Golden Circle had thousands of members across the country. It was widely believed that the vice president John Breckenridge of Kentucky was one of the Knights. As of mid-1860, Bickley claims, the KGC numbered 48,000 members and his 14,000-man army could be mustered to 100,000 if conditions are required.
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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.
