Kristallnacht
KristallnachtKu Klux Klan
The Ku Klux Klan is a secret society based on hatred
and violence. The Klan claims that it stands for only
law-abiding rallies and activities, but the Klan has been
known for having hypocritical views throughout it�s
existence. No matter where the Klan is headed, violence is
sure to be the destination. The Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
claim that the Bible is on their side. They claim that the
Bible condones their activity. Nowhere in the Bible is
killing thy neighbor encouraged. They claim they are not
out to destroy America, but rather to save it. How is it
possible to save America with hate and violence? The Klan
exists only to hold onto the beliefs of the Confederacy, but
hanging on to the past only adds to the destruction of the
future. Holding on to the past is bad enough when the past
is full of pleasant memories, but the Klan is hanging on to
the hate and ignorance of the South in the 1800s. The Ku
Klux Klan has always attempted to reach their goal of
instilling fear and intimidation in the minds of everyone
they cross. The Klan has undergone four stages after its
establishment and the last stage is still on the rise. The
Klan has a distinct origin, a four stage revolution,
distinct symbols, recruiting requirements, and strong
political beliefs.
Formed in the 19th century, the Ku Klux Klan has
attempted to instill fear in the minds and the hearts of
black citizens in the United States. The Klan was first
organized on December 24th, 1865 in the Law Office of Judge
Thomas M. Jones. There were six people who organized the
Klan. They included Calvin E. Jones, John B. Kennedy, Frank
O. McCord, John C. Lester, Richard R. Reed, and James R.
Crow. This information is proclaimed on a wall in Pulaski,
Tennessee. It was unveiled on May 21, 1917 by the widow of
Captain Kennedy, who was the last of the six founders to
pass away. The origin of the Ku Klux Klan was described in
a thirty page pamphlet published by Mr. and Mrs. William B.
Romine of Pulaski. It read:
As the Klan stood primarily for purity and preservation
of the home and for the protection of the women and
children, especially the widows and orphans of
Confederate soldiers, white, the emblem of purity was
chosen for the robes. And to render them startling and
conspicuous, red, emblem of the blood which Klansmen
were ready to shed in defense of the helpless, was
chosen for the trimmings. Also, a sentimental thought
was present in adopting the color scheme, as white and
red were the Confederate colors. Be it said to the
credit of the women of the South who designed and made
with their own hands more...
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