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History of KKK and Police Force
1:07:50 - 1:12:37 (04:47)
The history of the KKK shows that police officers, judges, and other law enforcement officials have often been active members, making it easier for them to gain higher ranks. This history can create distrust among communities who fear law enforcement using their power to intimidate and harm those who challenge their authority.
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The Ku Klux Klan had a strong presence within police departments in the US during the 1870s and 1930s, making it easy for Klan members to become police chiefs, local officers and judges.
1:07:50 - 1:11:00 (03:10)
Summary
The Ku Klux Klan had a strong presence within police departments in the US during the 1870s and 1930s, making it easy for Klan members to become police chiefs, local officers and judges. The 900 people who broke into the Capitol and attacked police officers have been prosecuted under the 1871 anti-Klux Klan law.
ChapterHistory of KKK and Police Force
Episode#354 – Jeremi Suri: American Civil War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The history of certain events in the past can still impact how individuals view current issues and behavior.
1:11:00 - 1:12:37 (01:36)
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The history of certain events in the past can still impact how individuals view current issues and behavior. The speaker, being Jewish, correlates the current Ukrainian crisis with elements of Russian behavior that his grandparents faced, showcasing the link between past and present actions.