A chilling spectacle unfolded in Woodruff, South Carolina, on Saturday night as 4,000 spectators gathered to witness a Ku Klux Klan rally. One of the event’s headline speakers stood atop a flatbed truck, flanked by the American flag and the KKK’s banner, while a burning cross cast an ominous glow over the crowd. The image was a stark reminder of the organization’s divisive reputation. The KKK’s presence in Woodruff has long been a source of tension, and this latest gathering has only served to heighten concerns about the group’s activities in the area.
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Key Facts
- State: South Carolina
- Category: Organized Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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