David Duke's Split from the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (1980)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1980-07-25
Duration: 00:07:51
Subjects: Duke, David Ernest | Ku Klux Klan (1915- ) | Knights of the Ku Klux Klan | National Association for the Advancement of White People | Wilkinson, Bill | Racism | White supremacy movements
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Blome, Ron Host
- McElroy, Midge Reporter
- Duke, David Interviewee
- Wilkinson, Bill Interviewee
Description
This segment from the July 25, 1980, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on David Duke’s resignation from the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, his in-fighting with Bill Wilkinson and his formation of the National Association for the Advancement of White People (NAAWP). Host: Beth George Host: Ron Blome