dec 24, 1865 - Rise of the K.K.K.

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The Ku Klux Klan is a racist, Anti-Semitic hate group that was founded by Confederate sympathizers shortly after the end of the Civil War. They identify as Protestants, and partake in such rituals as cross burnings and lynchings. They lynched 4,743 people between the 19th and 20th Century. They are known for their white hoods and cloaks, and they still exist today.

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