Talk is Zoom-Only with David Vermette
The Ku Klux Klan (KKK) experienced a significant resurgence in New England during the 1920s, a period when its membership skyrocketed across the country.
Example of Klan Activity:
- In Maine, the KKK's King Kleagle, F. Eugene Farnsworth, led rallies attracting thousands of people, and the Klan supported efforts like a Portland referendum that diluted the political influence of minority neighborhoods.
- In Vermont, Klan chapters were established in several towns, and events like cross burnings and rallies took place, though resistance from locals, including the passing of anti-mask ordinances, helped to curb Klan activity.
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