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
George Bickley convinced the leaders of a pre-existing Southern society called the Order of the Lone Star to merge with his Knights. The OLS had already had more than 15,000 members and at least 50 chapters spread across 10 Southern states. This merger with the OLS suddenly transformed Bickley's nascent KGC into a truly powerful force with far-flung members and prestige.
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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.
