The “Ku Klux” were bands of men who had joined themselves together for the purpose of regulating the conduct of the coloured people, especially with the object of preventing the members of the race from exercising any influence in politics.
In his autobiography, he defines the Ku Klux Klan and their objectives during the Reconstruction era in the South.
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I pity from the bottom of my heart any nation or body of people that is so unfortunate as to get entangled in the net of slavery.
No one section of our country was wholly responsible for its introduction, and, besides, it was recognized and protected for years by the General Government.
When they saw that I was not afraid or ashamed to work, they began to assist with more enthusiasm.
Having once got its tentacles fastened on to the economic and social life of the Republic, it was no easy matter for the country to relieve itself of the institution.