Byrd was never a Grand Dragon. He was a kleagle and an exalted cyclops -- local positions only. The pertinent fact, however, is that he later repented, asked for and was given forgiveness. This is important to the story and the racists in the GOP and their enablers always leave it out. Byrd was sorrowful for his involvement in the Klan. That matters to history and it renders your criticism pointless.