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November 21, 1945
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Rep. D'Alesandre, a Maryland Democrat, urges the House Un-American Activities Committee to investigate reports of Ku Klux Klan revival, citing concerns over divisive forces in the post-war era.
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Probe Of Klan Revival Urged
WASHINGTON - (ANP)- The house unAmerican activities committee was asked Friday to investigate reports of the revival of the Ku Klux Klan by Rep. D'Alesandre a Maryland Democrat.
"We have too many important and overwhelming problems in the coming peace era without having to wrestle with insidious and slippery forces whose aim is to carry citizen against citizen." D'Alesandre said in a letter to committee chairman Wood (Dem. Ga.)
"For this reason, may I respectfully suggest that your committee proceed to initiate an investigation into the activities of this infamous group."
WASHINGTON - (ANP)- The house unAmerican activities committee was asked Friday to investigate reports of the revival of the Ku Klux Klan by Rep. D'Alesandre a Maryland Democrat.
"We have too many important and overwhelming problems in the coming peace era without having to wrestle with insidious and slippery forces whose aim is to carry citizen against citizen." D'Alesandre said in a letter to committee chairman Wood (Dem. Ga.)
"For this reason, may I respectfully suggest that your committee proceed to initiate an investigation into the activities of this infamous group."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Ku Klux Klan
Revival
Investigation
House Unamerican Activities Committee
Dalesandre
What entities or persons were involved?
Rep. D'alesandre
Committee Chairman Wood
Ku Klux Klan
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Rep. D'alesandre
Committee Chairman Wood
Ku Klux Klan
Location
Washington
Event Date
Friday
Story Details
Rep. D'Alesandre requests the House Un-American Activities Committee to probe Ku Klux Klan revival activities, warning of their divisive impact in the post-war period.