[Kevin]

During the 1920s, in parts of the U.S., including Oklahoma, the Klan was a very popular organization, boasting massive membership roles. We had a period in the 20s in Oklahoma where the Klan basically ran the State government. Following the 1921 race riots in Tulsa, after the Governor declared martial law, the Klan-influenced legislature had him impeached and removed from office. Reportedly, I had a great-great grandfather who was a member. Family said he resigned after the more nefarious aspects of the Klan became known, but I'm skeptical that such willful ignorance could possibly have existed.