The Ku Klux klan was the most notorious of a large number of similar organizations which spread throughout the South.
"The Black Experience in America The Immigrant Heritage of America"
Norman Coombs
In 1869 Congress took action against the klan and other white supremacy organizations, The klan was officially disbanded, but, in fact, it only went underground.
"The Black Experience in America The Immigrant Heritage of America"
Norman Coombs
The klan Revival While the nation went to war to make the world safe for democracy, many at home believed that it was still necessary to make America safe first.
"The Black Experience in America The Immigrant Heritage of America"
Norman Coombs