Is there any proof that West Virginia Senator, Robert Byrd, a Democratic elder statesman, was in the Ku Klux Klan?

Kainantu

"I am a former kleagle of the Ku Klux Klan in Raleigh County and the adjoining counties of the state .... The Klan is needed today as never before and I am anxious to see its rebirth here in West Virginia .... It is necessary that the order be promoted immediately and in every state of the Union. Will you please inform me as to the possibilities of rebuilding the Klan in the Realm of W. Va .... I hope that you will find it convenient to answer my letter in regards to future possibilities." — Robert Byrd in letter to Klan Imperial Wizard Samuel Green of Atlanta, April 8, 1946 Jul 05 03, 11:12 PM

khale66

Yes, there exists letters that are easily found on the internet written by Byrd regarding Klan activities in his early years. He has also done interviews and etc. regarding this. For a full story, see the following link: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/06/18/AR2005061801105_pf.html Jan 20 07, 4:48 PM

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