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by keithold is a prodigal bagger on August 3rd, 2009

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How common were lynchings in the southern United States in the early 20th century?

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  • by olan black on November 23rd, 2009

    olan black

    They were very common, prior to the 1920's they were not common. the one thing that changed all of that was a movie, believe it or not.

    the movie was called "Birth of a Nation". and it started most of the common generalizations about blacks such as:

    Blacks love watermelon, in the movie they depicted blacks stealing watermelons from fields, and also stealing chickens, and chasing white women around for sex.

    the hero of the movie was the Ku Klux Klan, they came riding into town, and beat up all of the blacks and saved the white women from being raped.

    What made matters worst, then president Woodrow Wilson was suppose to have said after seeing the movie "that was the most accurate depiction of history I have ever seen.

    read more about the movie to understand it's impact on society, and blacks

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Birth_of_a_Nation

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  • by roadpup2 on August 4th, 2009

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    Sadley, rather common and not always limited to the South. Some occurred in Illinois and other Northern states. Emmett Till in 1950's Alabama is a memorable one. A 1913 lynching of a Jewish pencil factory manager in Atlanta is another famous lynching--Leo Frank, who was white.

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  • by Tom 47 is back in his bear COAT on August 3rd, 2009

    Tom 47 is back in his bear COAT

    Certainly more than were ever publicized. There are only estimates. It was a shameful time.

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  • by Karen Anne Queen of AB on August 4th, 2009

    Karen Anne Queen of AB

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    Sadly, I just was downtown the other day where a tree stands that was used in one. I am so happy those days are over and sad they ever happened

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