Fergus Bordewich: President Grant’s War against the Ku Klux Klan

Delve into the dark history of the Ku Klux Klan with historian Fergus Bordewich as he explores its origins and impact on American society. Rising from the aftermath of the Civil War, the Klan aimed to suppress the democratic rights of newly emancipated Black Americans and their allies. President Ulysses S. Grant fought against this wave of violence, leading a national anti-terrorist campaign to dismantle the Klan. Bordewich's new book, "Klan War," sheds light on this pivotal moment in American history, revealing the challenges faced by Black leaders during Reconstruction.
Join us for a special online discussion as Bordewich uncovers the untold story of this chapter in American history and its relevance to current struggles against white supremacist ideologies.
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This program is part of our Good Lit series, underwritten by the Bernard Osher Foundation.
Bordewich photo by David Altschul.
January 16, 2024
SPEAKERS
Fergus Bordewich
Author, Klan War: Ulysses S. Grant and the Battle to Save Reconstruction
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Author, Conversations With Socrates
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U.S. Grant in a refreshing new, humanist light that amplifies his known good qualities while raising new admirable traits I didn't know of. Thank you !

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Great book about an untold story of America’s great est president Ulysses S Grant and his fight to protect African Americans. His third war is unknown to many, Thanks!!

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Thanks Fergus

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