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April 25, 1922
The Pensacola Journal
Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida
What is this article about?
Mrs. Frank L. Applegate of Medford, Ore., inquired to President Harding about claims of his support for the Ku Klux Klan. His secretary replied that Harding heartily disapproved of the organization.
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HARDING DOES NOT
FAVOR KLU KLUX KLAN
MEDFORD, Ore., April 24.-Following a recent declaration by a speaker describing himself as a representative of the Ku Klux Klan, "that President Harding was friendly to the organization," Mrs. Frank L. Applegate, of Medford, recently wrote to the president asking concerning the truth of this statement.
Today she said she received a reply from George P. Christian, secretary to the president, stating that the president "heartily disapproved of the organization, and repeatedly expressed himself to this effect."
FAVOR KLU KLUX KLAN
MEDFORD, Ore., April 24.-Following a recent declaration by a speaker describing himself as a representative of the Ku Klux Klan, "that President Harding was friendly to the organization," Mrs. Frank L. Applegate, of Medford, recently wrote to the president asking concerning the truth of this statement.
Today she said she received a reply from George P. Christian, secretary to the president, stating that the president "heartily disapproved of the organization, and repeatedly expressed himself to this effect."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Ku Klux Klan
President Harding
Denial
Medford
Applegate
What entities or persons were involved?
President Harding
Mrs. Frank L. Applegate
George P. Christian
Where did it happen?
Medford, Ore.
Story Details
Key Persons
President Harding
Mrs. Frank L. Applegate
George P. Christian
Location
Medford, Ore.
Event Date
April 24
Story Details
A speaker claimed President Harding supported the Ku Klux Klan; Mrs. Applegate wrote to verify, receiving a denial from the president's secretary stating Harding's disapproval.