Ku Klux Klan turns 150

Members of the Ku Klux Klan take part in a "white pride" rally in Rome, Ga., in April. Klan leaders say they believe U.S. politics are going their way, as a nationalist, us-against-them mentality deepens across the nation.

Members of the Ku Klux Klan take part in a “white pride” rally in Rome, Ga., in April. Klan leaders say they believe U.S. politics are going their way, as a nationalist, us-against-them mentality deepens across the nation.

(John Bazemore / Associated Press)

June 30, 2016 11:04 AM PT

Brent Waller

Brent Waller, Mississippi grand dragon and spokesman for the Tennessee-based Ku Klos Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, in April. He has since become the imperial wizard of the United Dixie White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan.

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The Klan at 150

A police officer speaks to a man protesting a Klan rally in Rome, Ga., in April.

(Mike Stewart / Associated Press)

The Klan at 150

A rally at Stone Mountain Park in Stone Mountain, Ga.

(John Bazemore / Associated Press)

The Klan at 150

People protest a Klan rally in Rome, Ga., in April.

(Mike Stewart / Associated Press)

The Klan at 150

Protesters at a Klan rally in Rome, Ga., in April.

(Mike Stewart / Associated Press)

The Klan at 150

A Klan ceremony in Georgia in April.

(Mike Stewart / Associated Press)

The Klan at 150

A Georgia Klan rally in April.

(John Bazemore / Associated Press)

The Klan at 150

A cross-burning in Georgia in April.

(John Bazemore / Associated Press)

The Klan at 150

A cross and swastika burn in Georgia.

(Mike Stewart / Associated Press)

The Klan at 150

Loyal White Knights Grand Dragon Will Quigg of Anaheim shouts at protesters in Rome, Ga.

(Mike Stewart / Associated Press)

The Klan at 150

A Klan rally in Georgia in April.

(John Bazemore / Associated Press)

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