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The book delves into the violent history of the Ku Klux Klan in Alabama, tracing its origins from 1866 through its resurgence in 1915 as a political force. Initially a group of Confederate veterans, the Klan evolved into a widespread network of racists responsible for heinous acts against African Americans, particularly during the civil rights movement from 1954 to 1969. The narrative highlights significant events, including the brutal attack on an innocent man and the infamous bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, underscoring the Klan's enduring legacy of hate.
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Ku Klux Terror, Michael Newton
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- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- Ku Klux Terror
- Subtitle
- Birmingham, Alabama, from 1866-Present
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Newton
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 1756
- ISBN13
- 9780764343643
- Category
- World history, Geography / Topography
- Description
- The book delves into the violent history of the Ku Klux Klan in Alabama, tracing its origins from 1866 through its resurgence in 1915 as a political force. Initially a group of Confederate veterans, the Klan evolved into a widespread network of racists responsible for heinous acts against African Americans, particularly during the civil rights movement from 1954 to 1969. The narrative highlights significant events, including the brutal attack on an innocent man and the infamous bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, underscoring the Klan's enduring legacy of hate.