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| Fiery Cross |
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Symbol Type |
Racist/Extremist Group
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Burning Christian cross, often with image of Klansman standing in front of it
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Also Known As |
Burning Cross
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Traditional Use/Origins |
None
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Hate Group/Extremist Organization
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Ku Klux Klan
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Extremist Meaning or Representation
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See below
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Background/History |
Cross-burnings (called "cross-lightings" by Klansmen) have long been a traditional symbol for the Ku Klux Klan, used both in Klan rituals and in attempts to intimidate and terrorize victims of the Klan. Cross-burnings originated with the rebirth of the Ku Klux Klan in 1915 and have been around ever since.
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