Klan's Political Power
Hiram takes the reins of the KKK, marking a significant rise in its political influence during the early 1920s. With claims of millions of members, the Klan endorses candidates across party lines, shaping elections from local boroughs to state primaries. In Indiana, the Klan's grip on the Republican Party becomes evident as they secure victories for their candidates, illustrating the deep-rooted challenges faced by Catholics and Jews in a politically charged environment.In this clip
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152: The Second Ku Klux Klan: Racism, Anti-Semitism, & Anti-Catholicism in the 1920s
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