BLEEDING KANSAS: Decade of Conflict: Re: Re: Kansas History

» mitelo - Re: Re: Kansas History

Hi,

It was William Allen White, I believe he ran as an independent for governor in about 1924 with the purpose of expressing outrage against the Klan that was not being opposed by the other candidates. Although he lost the election, the issue got wide attention and support and the Klan was ultimately denied a charter in Kansas. His words against racial and religious intolerance would be strong for today, so I believe it took a great deal of character and courage to take such a stand in the 1920's in Kansas.

I just came back from the Kansas Museum of History and the old Indian Mission School on the grounds.

There is currently a nice display about the Prohibition movement and the role of Carrie Nation.

I saw an American flag that was one of the first with Kansas added as the 34th star. The stars were arranged in the shape of a five pointed star on that flag.

We are heading for Lawrence tonight for dinner...either Indian (eastern), the Paradise Grill, or the Bleu Jacket.

Next week we are going to explore the murals in the capital bulding in Topeka and the museums in Lawrence.

I grew up in Kansas City, Mo., but have now lived in Wichita and Topeka and will soon move to Overland Park. I am a Kansan now!

-- posted by mitelo