Keywords
Ku Klux Klan, stereotypes, history analysis, Backwoods Bigots
Abstract
On January 18, 1958, A young Baptist preacher named James finalized his preparations for an important rally to be held that night. He was bolstered by the anticipation of hundreds, if not thousands, of fellow activists uniting in solidarity for their shared cause. They planned to rally peacefully for their God-given rights and the protection of those whom they loved-but, fearful of violent resistance, they requested federal protection.' As the sun set, James, along with a few friends, drove out to the large field he had rented for the rally on the outskirts of a small town in North Carolina. They walked around, checked the audio equipment, and exchanged a few casual remarks. It was a cold night for waiting.
Recommended Citation
Facer, Erin Schill
(2024)
"The Boys Behind the Backwoods Bigots: A Microhistory Examination of the 1950s Ku Klux Klan,"
The Thetean: A Student Journal for Scholarly Historical Writing: Vol. 45:
Iss.
1, Article 9.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/thetean/vol45/iss1/9
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