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To: Alas Babylon!

A little-known fact is that the VP of the Confederacy was later the Governor of Georgia.


20 posted on 11/03/2023 11:29:40 AM PDT by ohioman
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To: ohioman

George Washington Gordon (October 5, 1836 – August 9, 1911) was a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. After the war, he practiced law in Pulaski, Tennessee, where the Ku Klux Klan was formed. He became one of the Klan's first members. In 1867, Gordon became the Klan's first Grand Dragon for the Realm of Tennessee, and wrote its “Precept,” a book describing its organization, purpose, and principles. He was also a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 10th congressional district of Tennessee, from 1907-1911!

Confederate General, formed the KKK with Nathan Bedford Forrest, and served in Congress. Guess what party? He was a democrat.

27 posted on 11/03/2023 2:55:08 PM PDT by Alas Babylon! (Repeal the Patriot Act; Abolish the DHS; reform FBI top to bottom!)
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