The Ku Klux Klan (KKK)
is a white supremacist organization that emerged in the United States in the aftermath of the American Civil War. It was founded in 1865 by a group of Confederate veterans in Pulaski, Tennessee. The Klan’s primary purpose was to intimidate and oppress African Americans and other minority groups, aiming to maintain white supremacy and undermine the progress made during the Reconstruction era. The KKK employed tactics such as terrorism, violence, and intimidation to achieve its goals, including cross burnings, lynchings, and targeted harassment. Over the years, the Klan experienced multiple waves of activity and decline, with periods of resurgence during the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s. Despite facing legal challenges and public condemnation, the Klan’s legacy continues to serve as a stark reminder of the persistence of racial hatred and the ongoing struggle for equality.
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