Poster, "K.K.K. Rally," circa 1950

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Artifact Overview

This broadside from about 1950 announced a Ku Klux Klan rally. The Klan created fear and produced violence and murders with the goal of preserving the supremacy of the "White Race." Their terrorist efforts ultimately failed to deter Americans, both black and white, from seeking equality.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Poster

Date Made

circa 1950

Subject Date

circa 1950

Place of Creation

Collection Title

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All

Object ID

2005.16.62

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 32.5 in
Width: 17.375 in

Poster, "K.K.K. Rally," circa 1950