Talk:William Joseph Simmons

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This doesn't seem to be written in encyclopedeic tone, I lifted it from the article:

Notes[edit]

They burnt crosses, and the idea came from D. W. Griffith's The Birth of a Nation.—Preceding unsigned comment added by Mo-Al (talk • contribs)

Removed emotional vandalism, true, but vandalism nonetheless that detracted miserably from the encyclopedic atmosphere of the article. Arctic Warfare 21:00, 1 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Protection[edit]

The page should be immediately protected! —Preceding unsigned comment added by Petersilie (talk • contribs) 08:12, 12 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

His father had been a Klansman in the first KKK[edit]

just read this in Allen W. Trelease, White Terror (1995), p. 421? i think this should be added. --91.66.189.224 (talk) 23:52, 26 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I agree that should be added Thesouthernhistorian45 (talk) 17:56, 9 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Political affiliation[edit]

What, if any, was his political affiliation? Since the original KKK was founded by Confederate DEMOCRAT veterans, I feel that knowing Simmons' political affiliation is relevant. 2600:8800:395:B000:3DB9:E7DB:8A1E:C296 (talk) 19:42, 4 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The KKK in which Simmons was involved was not the same KKK as was crushed during Reconstruction. This version of the KKK included supporters in both major parties (and non-partisan types as well). For example, the KKK played a crucial role in electing Ralph Owen Brewster as governor of Maine as a Republican. Since we do not have sources as to Simmons' personal political affiliation, it is not included in the article.--User:Namiba 20:04, 4 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]