The Ku Klux Klan (KKK) is a white supremacist, neo-Nazi hate group in the United States. The organization is known for its history of violence and intimidation against African Americans, Jews, Catholics, LGBTQ people, and other minority groups.
The KKK was founded in 1865 by former Confederate soldiers who were determined to maintain white supremacy in the South after the Civil War. The group quickly spread throughout the country, and by the early 20th century, it had millions of members. The KKK's activities during this period included lynchings, beatings, and other forms of violence against African Americans. The group also played a role in the disenfranchisement of African Americans and the segregation of schools and other public facilities.
In the 1920s, the KKK experienced a resurgence in popularity, and it began to target other minority groups in addition to African Americans. The group also began to use more sophisticated methods of intimidation, such as cross-burnings and bombings.