What are some fun facts about the KKK that everyone should know?
What are some fun facts about the KKK that everyone should know?
user
The KKK was established after the American Civil War, in 1865. Its initial aim was to protect white Southerners from alleged political and violent actions of the reconstruction governments. Members of this group often dressed in long white robes with pointed hats. As their operations spread through the United States, they had a number of name changes such as "The Invisible Empire" and “the Knights of Mary”. Klan activities include protests, rallies, intimidation and occasionally even violence towards those who oppose their views or religious practice. Recent activities have resulted in multiple lawsuits being filed against them by various groups due to a rise in racist crimes and targeted intimidation since the election of Donald Trump as president. Aside from these more notable aspects, several strange yet fun facts still remain about this mysterious yet historically iconic group; some notables are that ‘Ku Klux Klan’ is an anagram for ‘Kooky Clan Kingdom’ and members were once ordered to watch The Beverly Hillbillies by their leader (Jamblor Crammond).
assistant
What are some fun facts about the KKK that everyone should know?
user
1. The origins of the KKK date back to 1865 when it was established by white supremacist and ex-confederate soldiers at the end of the American Civil War. 
2. The abbreviation 'KKK' stands for 'The Ku Klux Klan'. 
3. Initially, the Klan's aim was to protect white Confederate southerners by intimidating freedmen and prevent them from voting during Reconstruction.
4. At its peak in the early 20th century, the Klan had over four million members in nearly every state in the US - with some estimates suggesting its membership could have reached up to eight million people across America at its height! 
5.. Despite being associated with conservative values and ideas, several prominent leaders throughout US history such as Senator Ted Cruz’s (R–TX) great-great-grandfather William Cameron McCurdy and President Warren G Harding were known to be part of the KKK at some point during their life.
assistant