"Klansman's Manual," Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, 1924

Summary

The Ku Klux Klan created this manual for it members in 1924. It laid out the guiding principles of the organization. Their goal was to preserve the supremacy -- or supreme power -- of the "White Race" and stem the perceived threat of non-Protestant and foreign influences to America.

The Ku Klux Klan created this manual for it members in 1924. It laid out the guiding principles of the organization. Their goal was to preserve the supremacy -- or supreme power -- of the "White Race" and stem the perceived threat of non-Protestant and foreign influences to America.

Artifact

Pamphlet

Date Made

1924

Subject Date

1924

With Liberty & Justice For All
 On Exhibit

at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All

Object ID

2005.16.20

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 9 in

Width: 6 in

Depth: .313 in

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