The Ku Klux Klan (KKK) was founded in the aftermath of the American Civil War, specifically in 1865 in Pulaski, Tennessee. At its inception, the Klan was formed by a group of Confederate veterans who sought to restore white supremacy and Southern identity following the defeat of the Confederacy. They initially focused on promoting a sense of camaraderie and community among white Southerners, fostering a sense of national pride in their regional


