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FOIPA COVER SHEET J
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
AND
PRIVACY ACTS
SUBJECT: (COINTELPRO)
WHITE HATE GROUPS
SECTION 1
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1Dirotor, FBI (157-9-Main) PERSONAL AND flmA
.-Mr. Belmont
COUWfTg fllTELLIGENC PIOGRAM 1 -.Mr. Sullivan
SIIErral SECUIITY 1 -Mr. Baumgardner
/ DISRUIrlOWOF RATE GRIOUPS - 1 -Mr. Gray
-1- r. Trainor 1 -Mr. Ryan
. Effective immediately, the Bureau is institutinga coordinatod Cocntgriptellince Program (Cointelpro)
g Fdirected against Klan-type and 7~Eae orgEnizations. Officesr' zeceiving copies of this letter are instructed to immediately
' open an active control file, captioned as above, and toassign responsibility for this program to an experienced
and imaginative Special Agent who is well versed in
4 , 2investigation of hate ad racist-type organizations and
: their membership.
S .,j The purpose of thin program is to expose disrupt rN and otherwise neutralize the activities of the various Klans 'and hate organizations, their leadership and adherents.
The activities of these groups must be followed on a ".
continuous basis so we may take advantage of all oppor- ,
tunities for counterintelligence and also inspire action «00
-v in instances where circunrstances warrant. The devious --J
raneouvers and duplicity of these groups must be exposed
" -to public scrutiny through the cooperation of reliable
a-ows media sources, both locally and at the 8eat of x
-C, Government. must frustrate any effort of the groupsto consolidate their forces or to recruit new or youthful
-.: -, adherents. In every instance, consideration should be
.given to disrupting the organized activity of these groups-. I :and no opportunity should be missed to capitalize $ponSorganizational and personal conflicts of their aship.
2 -Baltimore MAILE -Mompbis ./2 -Biringha, 2 - .iami
___ 2 -Charlotte SE 3 .19642 -Mobile SEP 4 1962 -Chicago 2 -New Orlean# -2 -Jacksoovill co MFBI 2 -New York - is .-
-- 2 -Jackson 2 -Richmond
-- 2 -Enoxville 2 -Savannah
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1 -100-3~10- ain (CPUSA, Cointelpro) '"
-. -NOTE: See lmemo aumgnardner to Sullivan, 8/27/G4, same caption, /
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nil COUNERINTZLLIOlE POGRAM
INTNIRWAL CURIY
.,DISRUPTYION OF HATE GROUP157-9-Main
I The following Klan organizations, currentlyunder active investigation, should be oonsidered forcounterintelligence totion:
S1. Association of Arkansas Klans of the
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan.2. Association of GeorgiaKlanss.
3. Association of South Carolina Klans,
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan.4. Christian Knights of the Ku Klux Klan,
Hinton, west Virginia.5. Dixie lans, Knights of the Ku KluxHKlan, Inc.t-6. Improved Order of the U, .Klans,
SKnights of the Eu flux Klan, Inc.
7. Independent Ilavern Fountain Inn.8. Independent Klan Unit, St. Augustine,Florida.9. Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Aka,
10. Misssseeippi Knights of the u lux Klan.S11. National Knights of the Ku Klux Elan, Inc." 12. Original nights of the u Klux Klan.13. Pioneer Club, Orlando, Florida.S14. United Florida Ku Klux Klan.
[ 15. United Klans of America, Inc., Knightsof the Ku Klux Klan.
16. U. 8. ilans, Knights of the Ku Klux
Slan, Inc.
17. White Knights of the u Klux Elan of
S The following hate organisations currently being4 afforded abtive investigation are included in this program.
ei 1. Alabama States Bights Party (Origint Mobile):: 2. American Nazi Party (Origin: Richmond)
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ROI COUNTSINalcELLI PROGRAM
'IWEBRNAL BOCURITY
DISRUPHON o HATE OROUPB157-9-Main
S3r- Council for Statehood, sak, Freemen
(Origing Miami)
4. Fighting American Nationalists
(OrIgins Baltiore)5. National States Rights party(Origins Birmingham)0. National Renaissance Party
(Origin: New York)
7. United Freemon (Origins Iliami)
0. Viking Youth of America (Origin: Tampa)9. White Youth Corps (Origin: Chicago)
On or before 10/15/04, participating officesare instructed to submit to the Bureau a detailed analysisof potential counterintelligence action against pertinentorganizations and individuals Active within their respectiveterritories and specific reoommendations should be includedfor any logical immediate oounterintelligence action.Recommendations submitted under thin program must includeall neceesary facts to enable the Bureau. to intelligentlypass upon the feasibility of the proposed anotion. Ininstances where a reliable and cooperative news media
representative or other source outside the Bureau is tobe contacted or utilized in conneotion with a proposedcounterintelligence operation, it will be ncumbent upon_ tlhe recomending office to turnish asurances the sourcewill not reveal the Dureau'e interest or betray ouronfidence.
Offices participatinC in this program who have= investigative responsibility for Klan organisntions shouldspecifically oomnt in the initial letter to the BureauSregarding "Action Oroups." As thee offices are aware,these groups have been described as the relatively fewrindividuals in each organization who use strong-arm tacticsand violent actions to achrieve their ends, Often these-groupe aot without the Approval of the Klan organization
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' r CQU4 NTELLIGENCE PRDGRAM
INte1rL ORCURITY
DIBRUPTloN OF HATE OROUPS
157-9-Main
or membershfp. The Bureau considers it vital that weexpose the identities and activities of such groups and
where possible disrupt their efforts. These groups should
be subjected to continuing counterintelligence action.
No counterintelligence action may be initiated
by the fioel without speciuic Bureau authorization.
Commencing 1/1/65 and every 3 months thereafter,
each participating office should submit to the Bureau a
status letter covering the prior 3-month period, including
comments under the following captions:
1. Potential Counterintelligence Action
2. Pending Counterintelligence Action
3. Tangible Results
If necessary, a 4th caption "Miscellaneous"
may be utilized for additional comments.
Recommendations for counterintelligence action
should not be included in 90-day status letters to the
Bureau but following the initial analysis due 10/15/04,should be submitted individually by separate letter.
All Special Agent personnel responsible for
the investigation of Klan-type and hate organizations
and their membership should be alerted to our counter-
intelligence plans relating to these groups. Counter-intelligence action directed at these groups is intended to
complement and stimulate our accelerated intelligenceinvestigations. Each investigative Agent has a responsi-
bility to call to the attention of the counterintelligence
coordinator suggestions and possibilities for implementing
the program. You are cautioned that the nature of this
new endeavor is such that under no circumstances sthouldthe existence of the program be made known outside the
Bureau and appropriate within-office security should beafforded this sensitive operation.
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Letter to Atlanta
P!E 'COUNTERITELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTIRA UCURITY
DIBBUPTION OF MATE GROUPS157-9-Inin
The Bureau is pleased with past successesachieved by-out counterintelligence efforts in otherphases of our investigative responsibilities. Toinsure our success in this new endenvor, the Agent towhom the program is assigned in each office must havea detailed knowledge of the activities of the racistgroups in the territory and that knowledge must becoupled with interest, initiative and imagination.The Agent must be alert for information which has adisruptive potential. The information will not cometo him --he must look for it. The most effectiveway of being assured of keeping on top of the situationis to maintain close contact with those Agents "who handlethe investigation of the racial and hate groups and theirmembership and also to periodioally review relevant files,
If an enthusiastic approach is made to thisnew endeavor, there is no reason why the resultsachieved under this programgwill not equAl or surpassour achievements in similar-type programs directedagainst subversives.
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io.n: lr. 1. C. SuLllivan Go _AF: August 27, 1964 Ros"-
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1 -Mr. Belmont H.,..
1 -Mr. Sullivan cn-,
Mr. Baumgardner ,"
s' RjE( I COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM - 1 -r Baumgardnr
INTERNAL SECURITY 1 -Mr. Gray
DISRUPTION OP HATE GROUPS 1 -r. Traino
;1 -Mr. Ryan
Memorandum from Mr. J. H. Gale to Mr. Tolson dated 7/30/64
captioned "Investigation of Ku Klux Klan and other Hate Groups" was
approved by the Director authorizing the Domestic Intelligence
Division to give consideration to the application of counterintel-
ligence and disruptive tactics to hate groups and to thereafter
,plake appropriate recommendations. It is our recommendation that '
luwe immediately initiate a hard-hitting, closely supervised,
:c6ordanated counterintelligence program to expose, disrupt and
otherwise neutralize the Ku Klux Klan (KMI) and specified other
hate groups. L4
This new counterintelligence effort will take advantage
of our experience with a variety of sophisticated techniques
successfully applied against the Communist Party, USA, and related
o.ganizations since 1956. Primarily, we intend to expose to public
scrutiny the devious maneuvers and duplicity of the hate groups;
S\to-frustrate any efforts or plans they may have to consolidate
(\their forces; to discourage their recruitMent of new or youthful
adherents; and todisrupt or eliminate their efforts to circumvent
I t violate the law. Our counterintelligence efforts against hate
groups will be closely supervised and coordinated to complement
our expanded intelligence investigations directed at these
.4- .organizations.LL v
le are furnishing general instructions to 17 field
offices (14 Southern offices responsible for, active investigation ~
of 17 Klan groups and 6 hate organizations, and New York, Chicag
and Baltimore, who have active investigative responsibilities
for one hate organization each) relating to the administration
and prompt enactment of this new counterintelligence program, S i
Briefly, these instructions require the 17 participating offices.i- to submit to the Bureau on or before 10/15/64 an analysis of
possible counterintelligence operations, including any specific : -
recommendations for action. Thereafter (commencing 1/1/65) the >
partidipating offices will submit a 90-day status letter setting
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157-9-Main
1 -100-3-104-Main (CPUSA, Cointelpro) i
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Lornoriniduim to Mr. Sullivan
RE: COUJTERINERLLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTEINAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS157-9-Main
I forth a summary of current, possible, and successfully achieved
I counterintelligence activity during the prior 3-month period.
Each office will be instructed to open and maintain a pending
investigation relating to this program and to assign a Special
Agent on a part-time basis as the program coordinator responsible
for following and initiating counterintelligence action. L(
As is the instance in our established count erintel
'am a ns nist Pa
a1 r commende couln er nee action against 1
an-type and hate organizations will be required to be approved
at the Seat of Government.* )
This new counterintelligence program directed at Klan
and hate organizations will be supervised at the Seat of Government
by the Special Agent supervisor responsible or our r ams
ire gainst the Communist Party, USA,
ii His efforts will be closely coor nate
supe sonnel responsible for the intelligence investigations
of the Klans and hate organizations and their membership. An annual
memorandum justifying continuance of the program will be submitted
Sand the participating field offices will be periodically apprised
'-li i of techniques which have been found to be most successful. At
such time as the program is considered to be successfully under
way, a status memorandum will be submitted which will include any4. additional reco mendations relating to manpower or other administrative
reniirements
f" .RECOIIENDATIONS:
1. That the Domestic Intelligence Division be authorized
to immuediately initiate a coordinated counterintelligence program
directed at exposing, disrupting and otherwise neutralizing the
'1 17 active Klan organizations and 9 active racial hate organizations.
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IRE: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF IIATE GROUPS
157-9-Main
2. That the attached letter be forwarded to the 17field offices slated to participate in this new counterintelligence
program setting forth instructions for the administration andimmediate enactment of the program. q
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Memorandum
in MR 'I'OTSON nATEr: July33, 1964
FROM J. H. GALE . "..
ur: INVESTIGATION OF KU KLUX KLAN AND OI'HER HATEGROUPS
Mr. Sullivan has proposed that the development of informants m the Ku KluxKlan (KKK) and other hate groups as well as the investigation and penetration of theseorganizations from an intelligence standpoint be transferred from the GeneralInvestigative Division to the Domestic Intelligence Division (DID). He bases hisrecommendations on the premise that organizations like the KKK and supportinggroups are essentially subversive in that they hold principles and recommend courses
of action that are inimical to the Constitution as are the viewpoints of the CommunistParty. He does not maintain that the actions of the hate groups constitute the same.menace as the Communist Party inasmuch as they are not controlled by a foreignpower. - I !-. ..
He feels that the DID over the years has developed wide experience in the
penetration of subversive organizations through informants, anonymous sources,sophisticated microphone and technical surveillances, interview programs of
I a highly specialized nature, etc., and that his division could put this experience
V to excellent use in penetrating the Klan and other hate groups.
Mr. Sullivan feels that the DID would be in a position to launch a
disruptive counter-intelligence program against the Klan and other hate groups
with the same effectiveness that they are now doing insofar as the Communist Partyis concerned. He also proposes an immediate series of regional conferences to
instruct pertinent field personnel and to devise imaginative, aggressive and highly
specialized programs to carry out the responsibilities in question. He states the
Communist Party is increasing its activities in the field of racial mantters and: civil rights, directing more and more of its fire against the KKK and similar
organizations to confuse the issue. He feels that because of the stepped up
activities of the Communist Party in this area it would help prevent marked confusion
from developing in the areas of activities being handled by the General Investigative
and Domestic Intelligence Divisions if the DID assumes these responsibilities.
J:" f The functions in question were formerly handled by the DID up until 1958
4 'I when they were transferred to the General Investigative Division. .This matter'was 4,
considered by the Executives Conference 10)/1/5 and the transfer recommended.
1 -Mr. Rosen I -Mr. Sullivan / -
I -Mr. Belmont I -Mr. Mohr 7'- -,
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,lem o f ur Mr. Tolson ' /Re: Investigation of Ku Klux Klan and Other Hate Groups
SOne of the prime factors in the decision to transfer these responsibilities from the
' DID in 1058 was 1ie almost complete absence of Communist Party activity in thei racial area although at that time the Communist Party sought to capitalize on suchg incidents after their occurrence.
Mr. Rosen was opposed to the transfer of the functions in question to theGeneral Investigative Division in 1958 and his present position is consistent in thathe maintains that the.development of informants and the penetration of the Klanand other hate groups are primarily intelligence functions which should be handled
by the DID as suggested by Mr. Sullivan. Mr. Rosen feels that the Bureau canbest keep abreast of the whole field by having all angles of the racial field unitedin one division as suggested by Mr. Sullivan. Mr. Rosen points out that thedevelopment, supervisioh and administrative handling of racial and security
S I informants are analogous.
If Mr. Rpsen feels that there is a tendency toward oversimplification
in blaming all racial murders on Klansmen and hate groups. He points out that the
: murders of Medgar Evers, Postman Moore and even the assassination of President
Kennedy were initially and generally attributed to Klan and hate glo up members
Swhereas investigation showed that the individuals charged with the murders of
i Evers and Moore were without organization affiliation and the Predi dent was
slain by an avowed Marxist who was active in the Fair Play for Cuba Committee.
ce Mr. Rosen and Mr. Sullivan both agree that the investigation of individual
Scases, i. e. bombings, murders, police brutality, etc., should be handled by the
General Investigative Division. Mr. Rosen feels that whether subject or victims
are Klan members, Communist Party members or completely without organizational
affiliation has no more bearing on our supervision of the substantive civil rights' violation than it would have if the violation involved were Theft from Interstate Shipment.
Bank Robbery or White Slave Traffic Act.
Mr. Belmont disagrees with Messrs. Rosen and Sullivan and feels
that while the proposed transfer of functions from the General Investigative
to the Domestic Intelligence Division is theoretically appealing, it is not a
practical answer to our problem. He states that at the time of the 1958 transfer
of functions in question the basis was the close inter-relationship between the
activities of the Klan and hate groups and the entire civil rights field of investigation.
He feels this argument has even more strength today than in 1958, because, over-
whelmingly, our interest in Klan and hate groups today is their relationship with
integrationand civil rights. Mr. Belmont believes the transfer of functions would
* create an undesirable division of authority and responsibility; that our best chance
Ito break major civil rights cases such as bombings, murders, etc., is through
, information developed from the inside as a result of coverage established in the
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Re: Inve. tigation of Ku Klux Klan and Other Hate Groups
I conrunity where the crime occurred; i.e. informants and sources in the Klan, hate
gra j , ubl ersive organizalious, but also sources not connected with ally group,
' who will report potential violence and individuals prone to violence. We are following
the pulicy of aggressively seeking out persons addicted to violence even though they
have not violated a Federal law as yet. He feels that the Division that is going to
investigate these cases should forge the necessary-tools to use for this purpose. Mr. Behnlmont does not feel that the transfer of this responsibility will be helpful to the
Bureau from an inveigtative standpoint nor in meeting the hea esponsibilities we now
have in this area.
r:" " VIEWS OF THE INSPECTION DIVISION:
1 Inspector feels there is certainly some merit and logic in Mr. Belmont's
' I reasoning and it is felt instant issue is not one that is completely black or white.
E6.Under the present setup there is coordination and daily exchange of
information between Domestic Intelligence and General Investigative Divisions
in that both Divisions insure that communications and other matters of information
are brought to the attention of each other as they arise from matters for which
each Division is primarily responsible. However, it seems the real issue today --
just as in 1958, is where does the weight of the interest lie in the racial question.
In 1958 it clearly lay in the General Investigative Division because, according to
-information available to the Bureau at that time, in practically no instances had
racial incidents been caused or inspired by Communist Party elements although
the Party naturally sought to capitalize on incidents after they occurred. Also,
in 1953, it was felt that consolidation would streamline certain operations.
S Today it seems clear from information developed by Domestic1 Intelligence Division that the Communist Party now has evidenced a definite interest
in the racial problem, is becoming deeply enmeshed therein, and appears to be
} i exploiting it to an ever-increasing extent. Although prosecution for civil rights
.* and other criminal violations is still an ultimate objective, there is definite
to keep abreast of and ahead of their plans and activities. This seems more
!.; properly the function of the Domestic Intelligence Division.
Analysis was made by Inspector relative to coverage of the Klan and other
hate groups. The General Investigative Division has been putting a great deal of
-I pressure on the field to increase informant coverage. They have recently instructed
.I the field to conduct surveys relative to instituting technical coverage on certain key
,3 Klan figures, Ia ve interviewed at least once all known Klan members, all Klan
leaders have been investigated from intelligence standpoint and recommendations
nave been made that intelligence type cases be opened on each Klan member. A
.weekly progress airtel is being obtained from field concerning informant development.i However, undoubtedly additional coverage is needed particularly in the Klaverns
t&iat have been formed since the pivil rights bill passed. There is no question about
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, , ' Merno for Mr. Tolson -
Re: Investigation of Ku Klux Klan and Other Hate Groups
A the fact that the DID has had broad experience in the penetration of subversiveorganizatlous and has achieved noteworthy results in infiltrating the CommunistParty and Soviet intelligence operations. It is felt that unquestionably this1 ~ experience and know-how could be put to good advantage in penetrating the KlanS and other hate groups.
I The In'skpection Division feels that the advantages in having the
I direction of all informant and intelligence matters in the racial field in one divisionas outlined by Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Rosen outweigh the advantages of having the
hate group informants and intelligence functions with the substantive civil rights cases.
Under the proposed transfer of phases of the racial problem to Domestic IntelligenceDivision there will still be definite responsibility in both divisions, Mr. Rosen
to retain responsibility for supervision of substantive civil rights violations and
other criminal violations. This dual responsibility, however, should pose no
problem because there are numerous examples of it successfully being handled
in the Bureau today. In this regard it will be noted that the administrative handling
of the entire criminal informant program is handled by the Special Investigative
Division which includes the informants being utilized on General Investigative
Division cases. It will also be noted that the Special Investigative Division handles
the informant and intelligence aspects of organized crime. However, the General
Investigative Division handles key substantive violations such as Bankruptcy,
Extortion, Assaulting a Federal Officer, and Theft from Interstate Shipment
violations committed by members of the organized criminal syndicate utilizing
Criminal Intelligence informants. It is understood that there have been no in-
soluble problems in this regard and it is felt that there should be no insoluble
: -problems in the coordination of racial intelligence and informant information
between the General Investigative Division and the DID.
In any event there will certainly be no lessening of pressure and
supervision on the field if these functions are transferred. The same Agents
in the field will be working the cases and developing the informants. However,
it is felt that the DID should be given a chance to demonstrate whether their
broad knowledge of and experience in penetration techniques and infiltration
tactics can possibly increase our penetration of these hate groups. It is felt
that a study of counter-intelligence and disruption tactics against the Klan certainly
merits further consideration. It is also felt that the proposed series of field con-
ferences on this problem should be favorably considered.
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Re: Investigation of Ku Klux Klan and Other Hate Groups
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. That the responsibility for development of informants andgathering of intelligence on the KKK and other hate groups be transferred from
the General Investigative Division to the DID. (If approved, appropriate memorandum
will be submitted by Inspection Division concerning realignment and distribution
of personnel from the General Investigative Division to the DID.)
2. That a series of regional field conferences be held by appropriate
Bureau official to instruct personnel and attempt to develop further imaginative and
aggressive highly specialized programs to carry out desired penetration. (If
approved, to be coordinated by Mr. Belmont.)
3. That counter-intelligence and disruption tactics be given further
study by DID and appropriate recommendations made.
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S .: 1Mohr _* Memorandum
," :U. :-. ' Sull ivani IATE: 9/21/64 _ f r.- l
1 -Mr. Belmont n.R0M :F. J. Baumgairdner ,. 1 -Mr MohrMr, Mohr Ho --.
1 -Mr. DeLoach c)7an
1 -Mr. SullivanS l 'n(I COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 1 -Mr.. R. W. Smith~INTERNAL SECURITY 1 -Mr Baumgardner '
"ISRUPTION OP HATE GROUPS 1 -Mr. Ryan ",
S'b 1 -Mr. Gtay.I
,i. As result of our newly launched Counterintelligence rogrdmagainst the Klan, Atlanta has suggested that we capitalize on asituation which could result in exposing the viciousness and duplicityof e Klan through the widespread publicity of an article in e
' and an SAC contact of the Atlanta Office ha
v Fed that a sta riter s news a er
Ss curren y
th ng a e on the u ux an or tha magazine. Atlanta:ecommends that the Bureau furnis appro rate material on thenationwide activity oi-tbe R1in fo passage to and possible use
n his forthcoming article.
ich downgra e munist
arty, USA, as a danger to ited States internal security, inN\ditcussing the manuscript of this article with Assistant Direc or .;yDeLoach, confidentially advised that the first paragraphs of the article
-,which we strongly opposed and for which we suggested revisions were
based on his conversations with Attorne General Robert Kennedy. Thei Director noted at that time thaihad been "efficiently 'brainwashed
Sby the A. G." It is noted, however, hat in the proposed counter-intell operation of passing material on the Klan tlthrough
would not know the source of information.
will ber a t re
lu the D re or and the Bureau or work in Mississippi and Georgia
... to mention just two obs superbly done." (Copy of article attached.).. Atlanta notes thte is a staunch and proven friend of the Bureau
and that in this pro osed count telligence operation of furnishing
the Klan material to wquld not betray or confidence.
Enclosure .gf
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Memorandum to W. C, Sullivan
RF: COUNTE:,INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
A- you know the Research Unit of the Research-GatellIte Section is preparing an up-to-date monograph concerning the LJ
Klan and we do have material readily available for passage to
RECOMMENDATION:
1 That the Research Unit of the Research-Satellite Section1 proceed immediately to prepare appropriate mate the Klan which,up.o the Director's approval, will be passed to
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Tuesd, -August 18, 1964
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And let if ask of te per- Ihre wiih.i can:e or eaon V sons n-ho always pre demarndl were really hidlin ot in C ..ing that local irn's ('ia.
u'l he left VE REAl) in the nerwspa.
ailnr, asliR prs sllgFtinns that the :FRI ' ~ttt the i e- .Imk in Havana for the three.I *-eencies young college litlelrnit whote
noI "lmenlle " onlly. crime wnas volllneering to
in 1o A ff r leach colred adulli in Ki,.i-i- i I k sippi how to read and write
p r. nd regisier as voters.' "1 that ' Now we rnd pettlly and 0,
r' ,n M.flll plterile crilicimrn of the tuse of ; I) A iO RI et , tru.i w al't, ile rx. an informer. Mississippi np-A
mr.pl' of racil and rreional parnllv hasn' yet looked at 'pithlir opinion covlt in re, f Pri.li, l h:,' e, Int have the three decompedl bodies itelf in rncclllrai.r in an r-
-r ' ork in a few jitrv of Ihe orig men found in i ligent police crif In I,,ae.roomtll n. l..s the part drac newly-.hif caCh-l:-i. with 1men trl lake ialvnnap of h,.nllf w at rl danamie hn heen the dea l hillet. still t in the ffee the :HI.
lant to ou %sylr of jtie. d , cying 1 lesh. There co ld be A INr AiI 't ,tf ab local responsibility Admilledly l he I 11I staff crbihiia ic iro l''ll o nlion anl
to thr l. l and ilb plor-%? h4 lperior Irnining he h- often re i. Ilhr I fil work, closely ith reail has a morale that is in. ill notw and t hr, thl I 1t +I 1h. :l 1ei'0 e fohrc ur nt 1 (ofic'rq spiting. Its lichniq ies for de- finds hostilitv nd n In t of
..hen it can. (Anti lminl:llvy fte inor o crime. slhversion co-operation. lIiee .;re' i,,aii tan. IIit ne have ten the and oirr-infeligrence are fSrns, hrpilv fw. 'hr., ihe tit:l h ilit in Mirimippi, lnlslilate, cd -- if. indeed. theI I III m as work al,, l .be,, I tn a senalor from that ,late are rialchrel. We omid not it can not tt loc:l Il,s:gest led that the three yoling es ed locnl polier dcpartmens forcren I, en )r, hIcl lo oemen so brltally muldered in he t% tkillhul or no high the past doe:lc hats,, r i.in Mnralec. Pilice department, Strfllcs of local Irei.icof rll mnjor cities are ilnder- a garil the 1:1 Ill
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regationisls foiced cancellation of a
speking invitation to Presidential
Aide Brooks Hiays. is famous for two
kinds of mils. One grows on the tung I
itre and when crushed yields an oil
useful,in.making varnish. The other,
is called the Ku Klux Klan and when
crushed pron errriicral well-being. (Indicate page, oame of
newspaPer, city aria iiate.)
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Sr; .M. C. Bullivan 1/6/65
1 -Mr. Belmont
1 -Mr. Bullivan
F. ..iuugardner 1 -r. Baumardner
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COMMUNIST PARTT, USA
' COUNTERITELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL uSECURIT -C
COUNTER INTELLI0GENC PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITT -
DISRUPTION OF BkT GROUPS
The Counterintelligence Program was initiated in
-,: August, 1956, for the purpose of disrupting, embarrassing, and
exposing the Communist Party, USA, and related organisations.
Counterintelligence action is considered against the coumuniats
throughout the entire couotry although the program is principally
bandled in 16 key field offices which cover the majority of Communist/
Party Activities. V_
In September, 1964, a Counterintelligence Program ans
initiated against Klan organirations and related hate groups.
3i Fourteen southern offices and three northern offices participate
*r " in this program. U
Administrative control is closely maintained and all
operations under both of these Counterintelligence Programs must
field. LLt
These programs are reviewed and evaluated each year and .:
new techniques and programs are instituted whenever it appears they
will be effective. The tangible results obtained during the
past year clearly show the effectiveness of the two Counter-
t! intelligence Programs as potent weapons for the disruption
of the Communist Party, USA, Klan groups, and bhate organizations
k and the activities of their members and supporters, U.
rBCOMMENDATION:
V. It is recommended the Counterintelligence Programs
directed against the Communist Party, USA, and related organizations
and against Klan and bate-type organizations be continued fori an additional one-year period at which time they will a. ai
":carefully analyzed and evaluate
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Memorandum to Mr. Sullivan
RE: COMMUNIST PARTT, USA
COUNTERINTILLIGINCU PROGRAM
COUNTRIaNTILLIGZNCE POGRAM
DISRUPTION OF EATE GOUPS
ct DETAILS:
This memorandum has been prepared to carefully
evaluate the Counterintelligence Program as directedagainst the Communist Party, USA, and related organizations
and against Klan-type and hate organimations and
to recommend their continuance.
ORIGIN AND PURPOS:
The Counterintelligence Progwra was instituted in
August, 1956, for the primary purpose of causing disruption and
disillusionment within the raniks of the Communist Party USA.
The program attempts to create and develop factional splits and
to increase animosity and factional activities within the
Communist Party. Where possible, an effort is made to
cause expulsions and detections from the Party. Whereever
a situation presents itself, the devious activities of the
Party are publicized to expose its movements and subject
Sit to embarrassment and ridicule..L
The sem techniques utilized against the Comnunist
Party, USA, are used in connection with our recently initiated
program to disrupt and expose the activities of Klan-type and
hate organizations. Ou
The program directed against the Communist Party,
USA, i handled within 18 key field offices covering the
activities of the majority of Communist Party members. The
program directed against Klan-type and hate organisations
Is conducted in tarteen southern offices and three northern
offices. Where necessary, counterintelligence efforts are
considered for any office. Both these programs are an
01 adjunct to our investigations and are closely correlated
with related investigations add the handling of informants.tl-
CASE LOAD:
A separate control file to maintained for each
office participating in each of the two Counterintelligence
Programs into which pertinent correspondence for all counter-
intelligence techbniques are placed. Where necessary, lndivi-
dual files are opened on each counterintelligence operation.
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Memorandum to Mr. Sullivan
RE: COrAUNIST PARTY, USA
COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
DISRUPTION OF RATE GROUPS
At the present time, Over 100 separate counterintelligenceoperations are in various stages of enactment. The variouscounterintelligence plans and techniques are handled and super-vised by the Agent assigned to the program in each partici-pating office by the use of a single control file.UL
MAGNITUDBE (Cost and Manpower):
The cost of these two programs is extremely low.
The progranms entail only one Supervisor at the Beat of Govern-meat who has the assistance of one clerk. In the field, 33
Agents are assigned responsibility for the program. Onlythree of these field Agents are assigned to the program ona full-time basis. The other Agents spend anywhere from
a per cent to 40 per cent of their time on the programs. U,
PAST AND PRESENT WEAKNESSES:
None. (LA
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL:
Extremely close and continuing supervision is
provided from the Seat of Government and all operations mustfirst be submitted to tho Bureau for approval prior to being
initiated in the field. t(
SADEQUACY AND CURRENTNESS OF ITRUCTIONS:
The Counterintelligence Program is unique in natureand eovere extremely delicate operations and techniques.
Because of the delicate and confidential nature of theprograms, no instructions have been set out in the various
Bureau manuals or bulletins. The offices currently partici-
pating in the program are kept jointly and individuallyadvised and made thoroughly familiar with current Bureau
policy. Advance Security In-Service classes are afforded
a two-hour seminar on the various phases of the progran and
Basig In-Service classes are afforded a one-hour seminar.
These seminars serve to acquaint all Security Agents withthe essence and nature of our Counterintelligence Programoperations. When necessary, speci 1: conferences areauthorized in connection with specific openations.1A.
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RE: COIUNIST PARTY, USA
COUNTERINTBfLLGENCE PROGRAL o
COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM __.
DISRUPTION OF BATE GIROUPS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
During the past year, a variety of accomplishmentshave boon achieved by the Counteriatelligence Program inactions directed against the Communist Party, USA, and relatedorganizations. Although the Counteritelligence Program directcagainst Klan-type and hate organisations has only been in
Cprogress tour months, tangible results are beginning to berealized and the field hRe demonstrated an enthusinM for-r counterintelligence techniques. Selected exnplo. ofeffective counterintelligence action realized dutring the
I past year are as follows: A
(1) As a result of numerous anonymous tailing
and techniques, anti-Semitic policies of the Soviet Union have
. been brought to the attention of the Communtist Party, USA,membership. It is believed every Communist Party member of
1 Jewish background has boon the target of our counterintelligenceaction exposing Soviet anti-Wemitism. The Communist Party,
" USA, necessarily has published numerous articles and pamphletsendeavoring to explain away this duplicity.eA
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, tbarrassing publicity has been afforded
-, the Comunist arty organization and to ite leadership'N
through nationally televised publicity as well as national
abd local syndicated and news oolumn. L(
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Memorandum to Mr. SullivanRI: COMMUNIST PARTY USA
COUNTERI NTELLI HOC PiROGRA
COUNTE RINTE6LLIGNC PROGRAM
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS s
(5) As a result of counterintelligence action,many meeting places formerly used on a regular basis bythe communists have been barred from their use.,(
(6) Counterintelligence action has caused a willdesignating the Communist Party as beneficiary forapproximately $50,000 to be subjected to litigation and inall probability these funds will not be available to thecommunists. UL
(7) Through publicity and other means of alertingyouth we have tboroughly exposed the communist control
hand sponsorship of the new W.E.B. DuBois Youth Group of America.
(8) We have already obtained publicity exposing the activities of the Kiu Klux Klan and various hate groups inthe South. Through anonymous letters and other techniqueswe are continuing and increasing our attack on these groups,L
CONTEMPLATED ACTION:
We will continue to strive to make our counter-intelligence programs as effective as possible during thenext one-year period. We will be alert to capitalize uponfactional disputes within both the domestic and international
£ communist movement and on opportunities which presentthemselves as a result of the communist approach to racial: and nationality problems. We anticipate our counterintelligence" action against Klan and hate organizations, now in itsformative steps, will be effectively increased during' the coming year. We will take advantage of any situationwhich presents itself as a possible subject of counter-intelligence action. L
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0 DIRECTOR,'FBI (157-9-MAIN) DATE: 1/28/65
n ']Ron :1AC, JACKSON (157-640)
SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY,
DISRUPTION. OP HATE GROUPSif,
-I ReBulet to Atlanta dated 9/2/64.
POTENTIAL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTION
One of the principal reasons for the successfulY "
operation of the White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan is itsbasic policy to avoid publicity and notoriety. SAMUELJ ,OWERS, the Imperial Wizard of the organization, has virtual2,",. passion for anonymity as a Klan leader. A plan has beensuggested to secure envelopes with BOWERS' name and titleas a member of the Klan printed as a return address on theenvelope and enclose in the envelope the latest edition ofthe 'Klan-Ledger." These would be sent to newspapers on' the office mailing list as well as other selected persons inthe State of Mississippi. Postage would be purchased for
the mailing and the envelopes actually placed in the mailat Laurel, Miss., which is BOWERS' home.
The complete background regarding this has been
set forth in Jackson letter to the Bureau dated 1/21/65captioned "SAM BOWERS, IMPERIAL WIZARD, WHITE KNIGHTS OFTHE KU KLUX KLAN OF MISSISSIPPI."
i t Consideration will be given to sending through themail to certain known Klan members a post card advising themof the time and place of a Klan meeting. The card would besigned SAM BOWERS, Imperial Wizard of the White Knights ofthe Ku Klux Klan. This plan could be modif d by sending a
Bureau
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sealed envelope and message regarding a future Klan meeting.
The envelopes could have SAM BOWERS' return address printed
thereon listing him as the Imperial Wizard of the White
Knights of.the Ku Klux Klan. In addition, the term
Klansman' could follow the addressee's name on the envelope.
This could be sent to the person' place of business or to a
.next-door neighbor by having the address one number off.
The consternation caused by this technique could be considerable.
Another consideration would be to have auto bumper
stickers printed with words similar to "Member of the White
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan" and affix them to certain
Klan member cars. These, of course, would have to be
printed so no one could identify the source.
Another technique being considered is to conduct
a neighborhood investigation regarding certain Klan members.
We would not tell neighbors that he is a Klan member but
ask them if they have any knowledge regarding him being a
Klan member. This would spread through the neighborhood
and make him very unpopular. This same technique could be
carried one step further by contacting employer and co-employees.
Cartoons will be used, as pointed out in a previous
Bureau letter, when proper opportunities present themselves.
The proposals listed above are merely considerations
and will not be used without prior Bureau authority and
complete details of such would be-first submitted to the
Bureau by separate communication.
PENDING COUNTERINTELLIGENCE ACTION
There will be continued and expanded informant
coverage to more fully penetrate the Klan and hate organizations.
It is only through this basic action that other efforts can
be' properly directed to disrupt and frustrate their plans.
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Efforts will continue to locate desirable locations
for technical installations. Information learned from
productive installations coupled with expanded informant
coverage will serve as a basis for future counterintelligence
action.
We will continue with repeated contacts and
constant interviews of known and suspected Klansmen on an
\intensified basis. Some may be able to be converted as
'informants and for others we will be learning more of their
background, activities, associates, etc. We will continue
and expand effective liaison with local law enforcement and
other groups so the utmost in cooperation can be expected.
TANGIBLE RESULTS
Several surveillances have been conducted at the
Copiah County Rod and Gun Club at Crystal Springs, Miss., and
it was noted that Klan meetings were held at this location
regularly on Tuesday evenings. A survey determined that due
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to the nature of the interior construction there were manytechnical details which would not make an installation
feasible and thus none attempted. However, informant
coverage determined that due to intensified FBI investigative
activity i' the area the attendancerfrequency of the meetings
dropped off sharply.
I ,
The repeated contacts and constant interviews of
known and suspected Klansmen have manifested a disturbing
effect on them as indicated in the examples above. In
addition, the number of incidents of violence has sharply
declined. Successful investigations culminating in
arrests have certainly played an important part in curbingKlan activity, and cooperation with local law enforcement
has greatly contributed in this regard.
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Memorandum
0 .Mr. W. C. Sulli9an DAT: January 19, 1965
FRoM F. J. Baumgardner H:Ir..om__
s ' COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAMINTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTIOt.OF HATE GROUPS
(CARTOONS AND CARICATURES)
7 Recent statements made by the Director relating to the.-3! 5 penetration of the Klan by FBI informants have resulted in -considerable comment in various news media to the obviousS -consternation of Klan members. Attached are copies of two
,1 -- published cartoons which effectively capitalized upon this theme.Selected anonymous mailings of a similar cartoon to Klan 16aders,members or sympathizers undoubtedly would disrupt the efforts oftheir organizations by compounding existing suspicions withinand subjecting them to ridicule from without.
We desire that an original cartoon be prepared by theDocument Section of the Laboratory graphically depictink the sametheme--that the FBI has heavily penetrated the Klan and that this
paradox portrays the Klan organization and members as ridicilous.We are having the Laboratory prepare an original cartoon, rather
a than circulating copies of the publishpd cartoons, to avoid any
possible infringement of copyrights. Thereafter, we willanonymously mail copies ofthe Laboratory prepared cartoon toselected Klan members in areas where ridicule will be mostdemoralizing and disruptive.
RECOMMENDATION:
That this memorandum and enclosures be forwarded to theDocument Section of the Laboratory for preparation of an originalcartoon graphically illustrating the penetration of the Klan byFBI informants and that thereafter we arrange to have approximately300'copies of the cnrtoon mailed by the field to Klan members inareas where maximum disruption may be achieved,157-9-4
S Enc. Col- M od.
1 -.lmont a APR 2619651 -Mr. Conrad i
S,1 -Mr. Sullivan
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Director, FBI 57-9-main)-- 1 -M'. Griffith
D 5 i1 -Mr. Gray
SA V 2 -Mr. Walsh
COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
(CARTOONS AND CARICATURES)
Reference is made to Miami letter dated 11/18/64and Birmingham airtel 12/22/64.
Referenced communications forwarded copies ofcartoons and suggested that these, or similar cartoons, be.I prepared by the Bureau for anonymous mailings to disruptKlan, or similar hate group, activities.
Attached for each office are five individuallynumbered Xerox copies of rough sketches prepared by the FBILaboratory on the above-mentioned theme. Each officereceiving this letter should review these sketches to determineif any of these cartoons, or a variation of a cartoon, issuitable for disruptive, anonymous mailing within its fieldoffice territory.
In the event it is determined such a mailing wouldhave countorinte.ligence value, and would not adverselyaffect our informant development program, the Bureau shouldbe advised together with complete recommendations. Thereafter, rthe cartoon selected will be prepared as requested and forwardedwith instructions relating to its mailing.
losures (5)
2 -Atlanta.(157-826) (Enclosured -5)2 -Birmingham (157-835) (Enclosures -5)2 -Charlotte (157-281) (Enclosures -5)S-- 2 -Jackson (157-640) (Enclosures -5) * .,2 -Jacksonville (157-863) (Enclosures -5) a -31-
2 -Knoxville (157-301) (Enolosrps -5) 65* 2 -Little Rock (157-291) (Enbledures -5)2 -Memphis (157.576) (Enclosures -5) '-2 -Mobile (157-582) (Enclosures 5) lR 119652 -New Orleans (1574 896) C(tdil ures -5) i
2 -Savannah S57-629) (Enclosures -5) oMM-FBI
2 -Tampa (151 1559) (Enclosures -5)
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Letter to Miami
RE: COUNTERINTFlLIGENCE PROGRAM157-9-Main
1' In the event any office believes a caricature-
type cartoon, based on a different theme could be effectivelyused to disrupt the Klan within its territory, a rough draftof such cartoon should be submitted.to the Bureau, together
with recommendations for its preparation" and subsequent
anonymous mailing,
No counterintelligence activity should be takenwithout specific Bureau authority.
NOTE:
Memorandum Baumgardner to Sullivan,1/19/65,wasapproved, authorizing us to prepare and make available tothe field, cartoons of the above type to disrupt the Klan.
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Director, FBI (157-0MAI / 1 -Mr. Gray
S1 -Mr. Walsh
4" COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAMSfINTRNAL SECUnITy
*- DI SRUPTIOj AOP HATE GROUPS
S EFT7 7 765 -
' c The Bureau desires to develop compromise-type data° on the leaders of the Ku Klux Klan (KEE) and the American' H ' Nazi Party (ANP). Each office receiving copies of this letter I should make an all-out effort to accumulate data indicative of± the immorality, dishonesty and devious tactics of leaders of3 the Klan and ANP. It is desired to accumulate this information " , oin the event it is possible to utilize it as a disruptive: nounterintelligence technique.
S- Birmingham (157-835)
.2 -Charlotte (157-281)2 -Jackson (157-640)
S2 -Jacksonville (157-863)Sl2 -Knoxville (157-301)
2 -Little Rock (157-291)*2 -New Orleans (157-2836)
2 -Richmond (157-846)2 -Savannah (157-629)
2 -Tampa (157-1559)
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Ho: COUVf IERITELLIGENCE PROGRAM
5l87-f- JAIN
Spocifically we desire this information on the
'- following individuals;
Name: RIobcrt Uirvin Shelton
S_1itlRo: Irpapial Wizard, United Klans of America (UKA), Inc.,
Knights of the KKE
The Bureau by letter 2/23/65 sot out instructions for
investigation in this case. The results thus far obtained
should be immediately submitted to the Bureau.
Origin: Dirmingham
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Name: Sam Holloway Bowers Jr.
THFte: Imperial Wizard, White Knights of the KKK of Mississippi
CE h: Jackson
Name :
Name: James R. Venable
Title: Chairma National Knights of the KKK, Inc.
"D -r~ n: Atlnnta
Name: Goorge Lincoln Rockwell
T UXE6 National Commander, ANP
n: Richmond
Name:
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You should not construe the above-named individualsto be the only persons on whom we desire information. if anyoffice has information of this typeo on.any individual memberor a hate group as an organization, this should be includedin the material furnished to the Bureau.
Information developed to date should be immediatelyforwarded to the Bureau. Any additional investigation shouldbe promptly conducted and complete details should be forwardedto reach the Bureau on or before / 2/65. lature, experiencedAgents should be utilized, and any investigation conductedshould be done in a most discroot manner, in order to avoid anypossibility of ombarrassmen to the Bureau,
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Memorandum -
: o "IIREcT R, FBI (157-9-MAIN) DATE: 5' 76
FROM : 'A , 4,AMPA (157-1559)
SUBJEC(:'I: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM '
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPT-ION OF HATE GROUPS
RUD)ED: 6.'/2/65 ..
RcBulet to Atlant dated 4/29/65.
1'oma Di f l I" 'e 'ile onon:
and Only
information, a I ay 0: value in the cap 'toned progrnq,:
,as noted as follows:
In St. Louis letter to T j 610'64 10) thu
i was set out thatSscrved inl inactive status
S wi1 cl1 lie wars honorab] discharged for reason o hardship-
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agai)st and si was dismissed on 4/1
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Report o 5 dated 7/27/64 at Tampa se:s out no atual
divorce record was found at Orlando, Florida, t the indices
f case in Circuit Col" -ut cae of versusfurther th the
w as dj.::miIscdd nl1, ' e a ove inl orn su s u s
rv l!i0ron, fuirti.e discree i lnvetigntion should be
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Bar I. .'aie Bond Rclar/r 'l IA n ro// Sarin, Plan
conducted at Orlando, Florida, and completedetails obtainedto accumulate any data indicative of su)ject's immorality anddishonesty among the possible ex-wivds.
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To :r. Sulliva DATE: 5A65 .
FROM : P. J, Ba-ngar1-Mr. Sullivan .
S1 -mr. Baumgardner-;.,-'1- Mr. Gray
SUBJECr: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM -1 -Liaison
iT AIO1 iI -1 -ar. Walsh
DISRUPTION OF RATE G g /
gaLLED COPY SETSn6&K
1e e JrO IR7 FOR RE QUEST S I ,
The above-named individuals are active Ku 1lux l an officials'.
e are endeavoring, as a counterintelligence technique, to develop
formation discrediting or embarrassing to then and the Ku flux lan.
Through analysis of their income tax returns, we may be able
determine whether or not sources of their Ancomer: or depositories
ed by thim fer their respective flan organizations are legitimate,
4 the bvent we determine such information we will consi
exposing then within the Elan organization, publicly or by t is
informatioh to the Internal Revenue Service.
REOUMMATION: -
: is recommended the Liaison Sect obtain from in
Revenue Service two uncertified copies each of the Federal tax returns
*iled by the above-named individuals and their respective Enan organi-
sationsfor the period 1959-1963. Attached are six memoranda for the
use of the Liaison Section.
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DATE 6-b-71 BY-.o A '/1b~i M~u- Sc1. i -2
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May ]1, 1968
JAMES ABLE8J'R AL1 -Mr. htlvin
A ITIONAL KNIGHTS O0 1B I -Mr. Baupgerdner
KU KUX KLAN, INC, 1 -mr. Gray
1 -Liaison1 -.Kr. Walsh
James U. Venable; born June 15, 1905; separated frm
i wife; two chitren; has resided at VI Drive, 8tone Mountain,,
Georgia, during the period 1959-1963. He is a lawyer with offices
at 100l unter Street, Southwest, Atlanta, Oeorgias. is Booial
Security number is unknown.
.i The Headquarters of the National nights of the Ku Elux
";K Klan, Inc., is located at Tucker, Georgia, but it is reported that
some of its business is also conducted from the home address of
Venable at Stone Mountain, Georgia.
It is requested two uncertilied copies eacb of the
Federal tax returns filed by Vensble and the National Knights of
the Ku Klux Klan, Inc., for the period 1959-1963 be made
available,
1 -157-1628 (Venable)
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SAMUEL HOLLOWA <RB, R. 1 -Mr Sullivan-l Mr, Saowg.rdllir
WUlt KENIOTB 07 T1E KU KLUX ILAN I M Mr, urmy
Sr 1SBIB1BIPP1 I 1- LitsonI -Mr. Walsh
Samuel Holloway Bowers, Jr.3 born August 6, 19241 has
resided at 816-20 South Fourth Avenue, Laurel, Uteslneipplt
during the perto8 1059-1963. He i self-employed at Laurel,
Misisonippi, in the real estate business (Magnolia Consolidated
Realty Company, Inc.) and the SABDO Amusement Company (distributes
pinball machines'and "Juke" boxes). His Social Security number
to unknown.
SThe Headquarters of the White. Knights of tbe Ku Klux
elan of Mieleippi is located at Laurel, Mississippi.
It is requested two uncetiitted copies eahob of the
Federal tax returns filed by Bowers; the Magnolia Consolidated
Realty Company, Inc.3 the BA BO Amusement Companyl and the White
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan of Mississippi for the period 1959-
1963 be made available.
1 -157-1654 (Bowers)
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I -Mr. Woodcock
June t6, 1966
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Govermnent Printing Office
North Capitol and H Streets, N. W.
Washington, 1). C. 20401
KI / In connection with a sensitive matter of a security n
nature being handled by this Bureau recently, it was necessagF @
to obtain the cooperation of your organization in the preparatio.
of a photoe .A riate arrangements were made
through of your office. The actual c
-/ preparation o te late carried out by one of your capable
employees
I am aware that the security precautions required
by this operation created special problems for the emplovees of
your photoengraving facilities and I have been advised of the cor-
dial coope iPnded to re r esentatives of this Bureau. Please
convey to my appreciation for the fine
assistance rendered by them and be assured tint your cooperation
in matters of thids nature is deeply appreciated.
" NED2 9 . eincerely yours, 4
N 1195 J. Edgar oover
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1 -Mr. Sullivan
FROM F. J. Baumgardner 1 -Mr. Baumgardner
• ' 1 -Mr. Rosack
SE . 1 -Liaison )
SUBJECT COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM -Mr. Walsh " -
INTERNAL EC UIT Y
DISRUPTIO~ .OF HATE GROUPS
jKjICU KLLX KLN OFFIIALS)
The above-named individual is an active Ku Klux Klan i
opfficial. We are endeavoring, as a counterintelligence techniquie,
'to develop information discrediting or embarrassing to him and the
IKu Klux Klan.
C. By memorandum Baumgardner to Sullivan dated May 10, 1965,
1 name was included in a grap of several Klan leaders and
ftheir respective Klan organizations on whom we desired the
:jLiaison Section to obtain copies of Federal income tax returns for
the period 1959 through 1963, for analysis.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Liaison Se tion call this apparent
violation of tax laws to the attention of t e Internal Revenue
Service in that-it may desire to conduct n investigation
regarding this non filing of income tax rtturns. Attached is a
memorandum for the use of the Liaison Section.
Enclosires
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COUNTERINTEILIGENCE PROGRAM CLASSI
INTERNAL SECURITY ATEG R
DISRUPTIOIL DP HATE GROUPS QP S S ICAT NDEFINITE
Enclosed for each office part ipating in this
Program are one copy of a leaflet exposing the Communist
-c Party (CP) spawned and controlled W.E.B. DuBois Clubs of
• America and one copy of a leaflet exposing the communist
2 Fl 1 background of Pete Seeger.
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expose the communists. The first was researched by the
Philadelphia Office with its layout and design produced by
the Bureauts Exhibit Section. To avoid associating the
-N Bureau with the DuBois Clubsl:of America leaflet, discreet
' .arrangements were made for the Catholic War Veterans to F
sponsor its dissemination. The second leaflet was prepared
by a private organization without the cooperation of the Bureau,
I to expose the coimunist musician, Pet eger.L.. L
These items have been used as counterintelligence
Stechniques to expose the communists and they are forwarded to
suggest possible techniques to publicly expose Klan and hate-
-type,organizations, and their members. The Bureau will be
pleased to assist any office participating in this Program in
the preparation of such material. Offices desiring to have
such material prepared should submit their recommendation to
S 'the Bureau together with pertinent public source material and
with suggestions for design and layout. APELtA- ArEIICI I): F D
and lay OFFICVISEAADULEr'
nclosures -(2) ON t; /.
1 -Baltinore (157-865) Eno. (2) 1 -Memphis (157-576) Enrc. (2)1 -BDirmingham (157-835) c. (2) 1 -Miami (157-1114 Ec. (21 -Charlotte (157-261) Ehc 2) 1- Mobile (157-582) Enc. (12I- Chicago (157- 82) Enc 1 -New rans (157-28 6) Ehe ()S I- Jackson (157-40 -)-E I-Richmond (158-846 Enc., .1- JacksonVlle 8157-8631 Dn. (2) 1 -Savannah (157-629) ic 2
-- 1 .Knoxville (15 -301) Enc. (2) 1 -Tampa (157-1559) Enc. (21 -Little Rock (157-291) Ene. (2) /
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1 -Mr. Rosack """
1 -Liaison
SUBJE(ri COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 1 -Mr. Walsh
INTER'IAL SECUIITY
DISRUPTION.GF-IIATE GROUPS
(KU KLUX KLAN OFFICIALS)
S -n The above-named individual is an active Ku Klux
Klan official. We are endeavoring as a counterintelligence
- ] -technique to develop information discredithg or embarrass-
": ' fing to him and the Ku Klux Klan.
By memorandum Baumgardner to Sullivan datedm 5/10/65 name was included in a group of several
Klan leaders and their respective Klan organizations on
wC\whom we desired the Liaison Sectiont obtain copies ofFederal income tax returns for the period 1959-1963, foranalysis.
Liaison Section Supervisor
ascertained from the Internal Revenue Service on 7that had not filed a tax return for the designated
years. I
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Liaison Section call this
apparent violation of tax laws to the attention of the
Internal Revenue Service in tint it may desire to continue
an investigation regarding this nonfiling of income tax
returns. Attached is a memorandum for the use of the
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1 -Mr. Belmont L'Dirnctor, FB01 1 -Mr. Mohr ).
1 -Mr. DeLoach
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As you knha th1i Bureau has solv a n avor of cases
Ai- involving racial violence li the South. In this regard, publirSttention particularly was focused on the FBI's role In theSolution of the brutal murders of Kre. Violn Lluzzo, Lieutenant7 t g Colooel Leae'l A. Penn, and the three civil rights workern toMissssippi. However, we have achieved a number ofRotlf taurtti'ca mccoamp)lslbna , most of which are not publicly knoi, SYd I
-< thotight yot might be interested in them, c .
At the present time, for example, nearsl (o oaousand f of our informants and sources are being operatedk obtainup-to-date intolligenco data concerning racial t }Es watchS we disseminate on a continuing basis. Of these, 77IT4hav been* developed in just the past year--an average of morehaw twot' 7 ,einch day for every day in the past twelve manth.
Varticularly uignifiennt his been the high-level bv
penetration we have achieved of laen organisationsa At t oW ent time, there are 14 Klan roun ln extetnc
Srl Through Such coverago, such valuable information.-relating to A variety of cases of violence and planned violer rk 1c in the civil rights field has eon obtained. Just ceot,for o.rn le 2
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Equally important, and something of which the public is
totally unaware, is the extent to which we have been able to
forestall violence in certain racially explosive areas. In one
'P southern state, for example, the governor, on one occasion,Sexpressed his great concern and fear of an outbreak of racial
violence because of tense situation.
As a result, we have been
succosaful to date in holding Klan violence in the entire state
to an absolute minimum.
We also are seizing every opportunity to disrupt
the activities of Klan organizations. Typical is the manner in
which we exposed and thwarted a "kick back" scheme n Klan group
was using in one southern state to help finance its activities.
One moem)er of the group was selling insurance to other Klan
members and would deposit a generous portion of the premium
refunds in the Klan treasury. As a result of action we took,
the insurance company learned of the scheme and cancelled all
the policies held by Klan members, thereby cutting off a sisable
source of revenue which had been used to finance Klan activities.
I have furnished these examples to illustrate to
you the approach this Bureau is taking to meet the challenge
of tacial Inwlessness in certain areas today.
The dabve information has also been furnished to
lonora)le Marvin Watson, Special Assistant to the President.
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NOTE:
See memorandum A. H. Belmont to Mr. Tolson, dated
8/31/65, captioned "RECENT SHOOTINGS IN ALABAMA, LOUISIANA, AND
MISSISSIPPI, Civil Rights,' prepared by AHB:CSH. The Director
instructed that Honorable Marvin Watson, Special Assistant to
the President, be advised.
This letter is classified "Secret" because the
unauthorized disclosure of the sources mentioned herein would
not only be to the detriment of the Nation's security but mighteven endanger their lives.
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to : MR. TOLSON DATE: 8/15 ,
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FROM : A. H. Belmont Mr. Rosen .ot,,,, .._
Mr. Sullivan
Isu RECENT SHOOTINGS IN ALABAMA,
LOUISIANA AND-MISSISSIPPI / / /
Civil Rights
On Mr. Rosen's memorandum of 8/25/65, dealing with the stat of
cases involving four shootings in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi,
the Director noted that we have accomplished nothing in these cases and
that our informant coverage is not adequate.
The purpose of Mr. Rosen's memorandum was to pinpoint for the
Director our concern about these four cases and to show that we are
conducting vigorous investigation to bring about their solution. We are
continuing to press these investigations with the full recognition that thtI solution of such cases rests on a combination of informant coverage and
jhard, vigorous investigation, each of tich supplements the other.i I would like the Director to know that the Domestic Intelli-
gence Division, which assumed the responsibility for the development of
racial informants and sources in August, 1964, has pursued a hard-hitting,
aggressive, imaginative program to develop informants and sources, with
the following results:
1. Since Au ust, 1964, racial informants have been increased fromS2. Confidential sources have been increased from -
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In addition, we have developed other high-ranking Klan leaders
and succeeded in penetrating local Klan units throughout the South'where
no previous informant coverage existed.
Through a combination of informant coverage and vigorous
investigation, we have been able to break a number of cases involving
violence in the South, such as the series of bombings at McComb,
Mississippi, during the Summer and Fall of 1964, and the dynamitingof two automobiles and a Negro mortuary at New Bern, North Carolina,
in January, 1965. In addition, we have been able to use some of our
informants to control the potential for Klan violence in certain areas.
Through our informants in the Klan we have secured voluminous
current information, resulting in a special document. concerning Klanorganizations which we prepared in April, 1965 and furnished to thePresident and the Attorney General, a monograph on the Klan to assistinvestigative efforts of the field, and we have assisted in the prepara-
tion of material for an article on the Klan to be published in theReader's Digest.
We have launched a counterintelligence program designed to
disrupt and disintegrate Klan activities. For example, we exposed a
"kickback" scheme where a portion of insurance premiums was going to aKlan treasury. As a result, the insurance company cancelled all theinsurancepolicies of Klan members.
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Mr. Tolson
We want the Director to know that we are pushing hard, bothSfrom the investigative standpoint and in the development of informants,
in order that we can accomplish maximum results, not only in the four
cases mentioned in our memorandum of 8/25/65, but in the entire field
of racial and civil rights cases.
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. BY LAION
. to the P 1- Mr. BW{mont
1 -Mr. ohrHonorable Marvin Watson 1 -Mr. DeLoachI -Mr. DeLoachSpecial Assistant to the President -Mr. RosenThe White Itour 1 -Mr. SullivanWashington, D. C* 1 -Mr. Baumgardner
- 1 -Mr. RosackDear Mr, Watson:
As you know, this Bureau has solved a number of cases
involving racial violence in the South. In this regard, public
attention particularly was focused on the FBI's role in the
solution ol' the brutal murders of Mrs. Viola Liuzzo, Lieutenant
Colonel Lemuel A. Penn, and the three civil rights workers in
Mississippi. HIonever, we have achieved a number of other tangible
accomplishments, most of which are not publicly known, and I
thought the President might be interested in them.
At the present time, for example, nearly two thousand
j of our informants and sources are being operated to obtain
up-to-date intelligence data concerning racial matters which we
I- disseminate on a continuing basis# Of these, 774 have been
developed in just the past year--an average of more than two each
day for every day in the past twelve months.
Particularly significant has been the high-level
penetration we have achieved of Klan organizations. At the
pr esent time, there are 14 Klan groups in existence. We have-eactrated ever one of them t rntly
Through such coverage, much valuable information
Srelating to a variety of cases of violence and planned violence
in the civil rihts field h n obt t recently,
for exampleL
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STe so u on o tho sories of m ings and urning someto 25 homes in the McComb, Mississippi, area last year similarlywas based on information supplied by one of our informants.
Equally important, and something of which the public is
totally unaware, is the extent to which we have been able toforestall violence in certain racially explosive areas. In onesouthern state, for example, the governor, on one occasion,expressed his great concern and fear of outbreak of raci
i violence because of e tense situation
As a result, we have eensuccessful to date in hb ding Klan violence in the entire stateto an absolute minimum.
We also are seizing every opportunity to disruptt ho activities of Klan organizations. Typical is the manner in:which we exposed and thwarted a "kick back" scheme a Klan groupwas using in one southern state to help finance its activities.One member of the group was selling insurance to other Klanmembers and would deposit a generous portion of the premiumr refunds in the Klan treasury. As a result of action we took,
the insurance company learned of the scheme and cancelled all4 the policies held by the Klan members, thereby cutting off asizable source of revenue which had been used to finance Klanactivities.
I have furnished these examples to illustrate to theS :esident the approach this Bureau is taking to meet the challenge
2 racial lawlossness in certain areas today and want him to knowc our determination to press forward in this vein even morevigorously in the future in line with his determination toestablish a peaceful and prosperous society in this Nation.
Sincerely yours,
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See memorandum A. H. Edmont to Mr. Tolson, dated8-31-G5, captioned "RECENT SHOOTINGS IN ALAPLA, LOUISIANA, ANDIISSISSIPPI, Civil Rights," prepared by AIB:CSI. The Directorinstructed that Honorable Marvin Watson be advised of ouraccomplishyn;nts.
j'" This letter is classified "Sa t" because theunauthorized disclosure of the sources entioned herein would notonly be to the detriment of the Nation a security but r:might evenendanger their lives.
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Mr.. J d Hv DeFderal Be tn r of g Ivs ia
September 3, 1965 rh
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MEMOIANDUM FOR
Mr. J. Edgar Hoover, Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation
-.s a regarding penetration and disruptio"
of Klan Organizations
I have been aware in a general way of the
-, , accomplishments of the Bureau in the area of Klan
Spenetration, but I appreciate having the benefit of
detailed information on this subject, and I hope you
will continue to keep me up to date on it.
May I take this opportunity to congratulate
you on the development of your informant system in the
Klan organizations and on the results you have obtained
through it. It is unfortunate that the value of these
activities would in most cases be lost if too extensive
A ,publicity were given to them; however, perhaps at some
point it may be possible to place these achievements on *
the public record, so that the Bureau can receive its
due credit.
Attorney General
Nicholas deB. Katzenbach ,,
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SEP 3 1965 ./.
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PAC, Atlanta (157-826) 10/4/65
PERSONAL ATTLRTION
Director, FBI (157-9-MAIN)
" -COUNTERINTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 1 -Mr. Belmont
SINTiOiA i i AECURITY 1 -Mr. Sullivan
V DISRUPTION OF MATE GROUPS 1 -Mr. Baumgardner.......... ... ....... 1 -Mr. Walsh
I am well pleased with the positive results which
-have been rePlized as a result of the variety of counter-intelligence techniques and operations which have been directed) against Klan-type and hate groups during the past several months.
The number of new, unique and ingenious counter-: { intelligence techniques which have been recommended by the fieldindicate investigative personnel are affording this program\ imaginative attention.
It is my desire, however, that all offices receiving
f t this letter should very actively participate in this programmaintaining an imaginative and aggressive approach. I also want.. to impress upon the recipient offices, that all investigative
personnel responsible for Klan-type and bate group investigations
be alerted and encouraged to submit counterintelligence
recommendations relating to their individual investigations. Thel responsibility for counterintelligence action should not be
delegated exclusively to the Agent assigned to the Program, who
should be acting in the capacity of coordinator.
.2 -Baltimore (157-865) (Personal Attention)
2 -Birmingham (157-835) (Personal Attention)2 -Charlotte (157-281) (Personal Attention)
2 -Chicago (157-382) (Personal Attention) ,a C
2 -Jackson (157-640) (Personal Attention)-Jacksonville (157-863) (Personal Attention) -
.i 3 -Knoxville (157-301) (Personal Attention)
2 -Little Rock (157-291) (Personal Attention)
2 0 Memphis (157-576) (Personal Attention f
,,..2 -Miami (157-1114) (Personal AttentioS- / c',L:,,,_ 2 -Mobile (157-582) (Personal Attention)
ocb -.- 2 -New Orleans (157-2836) (Personal Attent ion)
!Io--- 2 -New York (157-1259) (Personal Attept'~ Y
2 -Richmond (157-846) (Personal At fntild) /
S ---- 2 -Savannah (157-629) (Personal At enti n) -
" _2 -Tampa (157-1559) (Pers naltirri Y o)"
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Letter to BAC, Atlanta
eI COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
157-9-MAIN
This letter should be brought.to the attention ofall Special Agent personnel responsible for counterintelligenceaction reLating to the investigation of Klan-type and hategroups and their memberships.
NOTE:
See memorandum F.J. Baumgardner to Mr. W.C. Sullivan,
same caption, dated 10/1/65, prepared by JVW:lmm.
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' - RM .W .Sullivan. DATE 5- SDA se1 -Mr. Bemont -
Ill o,\ I ~. '. Tudlv. RoomRoMa F. J.. Baumgardner , .1 -Mr. Sullivan Homs__
S" A- Mr. Baumgardn r
S.1 -Mr. Walsh
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INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUITION' OF' HATE GROUPS )/ J
This memorandum has been prepared in order to et forth some
of th e highlights of our accomplishments through this pr ram during thepnast several, months. ...
Among the successful counterintelligence techniques utilized
are the following: ..' /
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_ 3. W1e were successful in exposing and thwarting a "kickback"
.'scheme being utilized by the United Klans of America in North Carolina,
to help finance its activities. One member of the Klan was selling ,insurance to other Klan members and also depositing a generous portion of
the premium lunds in the Klan treasury. As a result of counter-
intelligence action taken, the insurbance company cancelled all the
policies held by Klan members, thereby cutting off a sizable amount
revenue for the Klan. This item was dissem nt ( hi Ho4se .and the Attorney General. r JL-l* VJ
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Memorandum to Mr. W.C. Sullivan
ic: COUNTERI TELLIGENCE PROGRAM
157-9-1.AIN
4. The publication of cartoons and caricatures bycooperative news media sources, and/or the ai)onymous circulation ofthem among members of the Klan and hate groups have served to bothdisrupt the variout organizations and to discredit their leadership.In addition, original cartoons prepared by the Document Section of theFBI Laboratory and by a Special Agent on special assignment in theNew Orleans Office territory, were made available to participatingoffices.
5. As a direct result of counterintelligence utilized inregard to obvious building and fire code violations of the decrepitChicago, Illinois, headquarters of the American Nazi Party, the city
of Chicago took action against the Nazis in the form of fines and
pressures to correct the violations which resulted in the Nazis losingtheir headquarters. It is believed that counterintelligence actionmay result in the eventual dissolution of the American Nazi Party inthe Chicago area.
6. The Document Section of the FBI Laboratory made up andfurnished to the New Orleans Office exact copies of an original
business card which had been distributed by the United Klans of America.
4These cards invite anyone interested in oining the Unite ans ofAmerica to write to a specific address.
The long-range success of thistechnique for increased informant coverage has unlimited possibilities.
It is obvious that the actions taken by offices participating
in this program have been most successful to date. Attached, is a
letter to these offices encouraging them to continue the good work
and emphasizing the need for counterintelligence techniques beingsbmitted on a continuing basis by all participating offices.
ACTION:
That the attached letter be sent.
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l TolsonS U;4ITE.I; STATES Go(' NMENT ' m,,.rMemorandum J i"
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S . Mr. W.C. Sullivaf nA : 10/19/65 Ro
1 -Mr, BeLot Belm on-Oa F.J. Baumgardner , 1 -Mr. Vohr |
1 -Mr. Bullivan
sitI COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 1.- Mr. Gauthier
INTERNAL SECURITY 1 -Mr. Baumgardner
DISRUPTIONt OF HATE GROUPS -1 -Mr, Walsh
(CARTOONS AND CARICATURES)
Attached herewith are six oriinal cartoons whi h we e
prepared by Special Agent of the Dallas Of ce while
on special assignment at Boga usa, Louisiana.
It is requested that the Exhibits Section prepare, in post card
form, fifty copies each of these cartoons which ridicule the Ku, Klux Klan,and furnish them to the Internal Security Section of the Domestic
Intelligence Di, .sion In preparing these copies, it is requested that
Special Agent name be blocked out on' the original. '
These cartoons will be utilized, with Bureau direction, by the
field in the Counterintelligence Program directed against the Ku Klux
Klan through anonymous mailings to Klan members and to various news media
in an effort to disrupt and neutralize the Klan.
The use of cartoons in the Counter.intelligence Program directed
.against the Ku Klux Klan has been previously approved by memorandum
'F.J. Baumgardner to Mr. W.C. Sullivan, dated 1/19/65.
RECOMMENDATION:
That approval be granted for the Exhibits Section to prepare
copies of these original cartoons to be made available to the field
for use in the Counterintelligence Program d rected against the Klan.
Enclosures
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Menoran? 11um
TO ' SAC, MIAMI (Your file 157-1114 ) DATE: 10/21/65
FROM : Director, FBI (Bufile and Serial 157-9-Main Post in ile and
Room No. 815 RB destroy 0-1
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SUBJECT: 'COUNITERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM - onol)
RI ._INTERNAL SECURITY
" "DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
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[j 1. Bufiles indicate this case is delinquent. Give specific reason for delinquency.
O ReBulet 40 -AT,- -cc- MM,- dated 8/9a/5.,_encosiig__Cartoons
EO airtel D letterhead memo l submitted
Al JU 2. DATE ] report
41] letter ] 90-day progress letter [ will be submitted 0 d
Reporting employee
f 3. If valid reason exists for not submitting report at this time, state reason specifically andwhen report will be submitted
O 4. Status of O Appeal EO Inquiry O Investigation l rosecuio
EO airtel E] letterhead memo
O 5. Submit 5 report
5 letter [ 90-day progress letter by
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(Place reply hrreon and return to Bureau. Note receipt and acknowledgment on top serial in case file.)
Us GorMN, ImN rrNo re F iCC 738-O77
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V1 -Mr. Saumgardner
p Airtet 1- Mr. Murphy
1 -Kr. Walsh
4To: 8AC~, Los Angeles Knoxville (157.301)Atlanta (157-826) Little Rock (157-291)
.Baltimore (157-865) Memphis (157-576)
Birmingbam (157-835) Milwaukee
, , •Charlotte (157-281) Mobile (157-582)
SChicago (157-382) New Orleans (157-2836)
Cincinnati New York (157-1259)
S-Cleveland Oklahoma City1 Detroit Richmond (157-846)
V Jackson (157-640) Bavannah (157-629)
i Jacksonville (157-863) Tampa (157-1559)
Miami (157-1114) * From: Director, FBI (157-9-MAIN)
COUNTER INTgLLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
TISRUrTIo. UF .3A1 GBOUEPS
(REVEREND CHARLES CONLET LYNCH, AKA)
RoLAairtel captioned "Connie Chales Lnah, RM," dated12/2/65. .
Lynch, commonly known as Couni4 Lynch is a leading
national speaker for the National States Rights Party (NR8P) andother bate-type groups. Lynch apparent1 is unemployed at
present and presumably receives some form of compensation for his
speaking efforts. Be has at times reportedly been a member of theNSRP and Klan groups; however, Butiles do not reveal a continuingi membership for Lynch in any of the hate-type organizations.
He has advocated the use of violence against minority
groups and has been convicted of assault with a deadly weapon.
Lynch again came to the attention of the Bureau
regarding threats to FBI personnel when, during a speech on
10/28/65 at Natchez, Mississippi, he referred to FB-Agents as
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"Wigger babysitters" and "haters of all white men." He isalleged to have said he would kill FBI Agents or anyone elseif they molest his family or employees. During an interviewon 9/28/65 by Bureau Agents for a similar comnment Lynch d-nedmnking any such statement but was hostile to the Agents.
If is pointed out that while Lynch may not currentlyhave a hate group organizational affiliation, he is a veryprominent hate group personality and has been very successful in: stirring up violence in the past. For this reason, counter-intelligence measures taken against him should be conducted asthough he were one-of thebading officials of a group ruch asthe NSRP or the Klan.
Lynch's automobile bears a California registration,and he was last known to reside there. He follows a peripateticway of life and may appear at any place throughout the country.
For the information of all offices receiving thisairtel it is to be noted that although Lynch drives a 1958 j Cadillac, four-door nhl~ite over pink, bearing 1965 Califoruli license plate numberl he does not have a valid Californiadrivers license, his license having.been suspended by the State ofCalifornia effective 8/5/63. Operator's license numberhas not been sirrendered or reinstated.
The Bureau desires that offices in whose territory hemay appear be alert to advise the Bureau immediately, with arecommendation as to a reliable law enforcement agency which canbe advised he is driving without a valid license and which can berelied upon to take appropriate action without revealing theBureau'I interest.
The Los Angeles Office is further instructed to be alertto immediately advise the Bureau and interested offices in the eventLynch's drivers license tois reinstated by the State of Californin.
This informsqtion is ng sent to the designpted officesinasmuch as Lynch has visitedt se areas in the past, isscheduled to visit these are is likely to visit these areas.
See memorandum F.J. Baumgardner to Mr. W.C. Sullivan,
same caption, dated 12/16/65, prepared by JVW:lmm.
QOA Ou Itc. No 3?
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l, ___ Memorandum Orrod
1o Mr. W.C. Sullivin DATE: 12/16/65 Ij -
1 -Mr. BelmontFROM F.J. Baumgardner 1- Mr. Sullivan H
-. - 1 -Mr. Baumgardner r
, 1 -Mr. MurphyStLl~ rI: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 1- Mr. Wals 7INTERNAL SEQURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS ':-(REVEREND CHARLES CONLEY LNCH, AKA)
Attached herewith is an airtel regarding Lynch which is directecto Los Angeles with copies to numerous offices which have an interest inhate-type organizations.
Lynch is a rabble rouser and a leading national speaker-for theNational States Rights Party and other hate-type groups. He has advocaterviolence against minority groups and has been convicted of assault witha deadly weapon.
Lynch has allegedly threatened to kill FBI Agents if they..molest his family. When interviewed by Agents he denied making such astatement but was hostile. He has been very successful in stirring upviolence in the past and has referred to FBI Agents as "Nigger babysittersand'haters of all white men."
He was last known to reside in California although he roams allover the country. He drives an automobile bearing a 1965 Californialicense plate, but he does not have a valid California drivers license,his license having been suspended by the State of California, effective8/5/63. His license has not been surrendered or reinstated.
As a counterintelligence measure,in an effort to curtailhis current country-wide travel, we desire that offices in whose territoryhe may appear be alert to advise the Bureau immediately, with arecommendation as to a reliable law enforcement agency which can beadvised he is driving without a valid license, and which can be reliedupon to take appropriate action without revealing the Bureaub inter st.The Los Angeles Office is being further instructed to be alert toimmediately advise the Bureau and interested offices in the event L nch'sdrivers license is reinstated by the Sttof California.
. RECOMMENDATION: l ./
That the attached air el be approved.
157-9-MAIN
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Mr. F.C. Ftullivan 1/0/66
:. 1 -Mr. DeLoach
7.J. Baumgardner 1 -Mr. Sullivan
I -Mr. BaugardnerSI -Mr. Ryan
COMUNIST PARTY@ USA1M R
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COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF BATS GROUPS
PURPOSE
Annual re-evaluation of the two Counterintelligence Program"
and one intelligence operation currently supervised by the Counter-
intelligenc Unit of the Internal BSecurity Setion. L
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Mernornldum to Mr. W.C. Sullivan
Re: 'uMUNIST PARTY, USA
COUINTRINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
100-3-104-MAIN
DETAILS:
ORIGIN AND PURPOSE:
The Counterintelligence Program Was instituted in August,1956, for the primary purpose of causing disruption and disillusionmentwithin the ranks of the Communist Party, USA. The Program attemptsto create and develop factional splits and to increase animosity andfactional activities within the Party. Where possible, an effortis made to cause expulsions and defections from the Party. Wherevera situation presents itself, the devious activities of the Party are
Spublicized to expose its movements and to subject it to embarrassmentand ridicule.L
The same techniques utilized against the Communist Party,
USA, are used in connection with our program to disrupt and exposethe activites of the Klan and hate organizations, which was initiated
in September, 1964.L
I:N TU sOCCPE:
SCNTINUED- OVERprS; OIGIN ND PURO6S:
Memorandum to Mr. W.C. Sullivan
Re: COtMUNIST ]ARTY, USA
UVUNk MINTLUgWNCE PROGRAM
100-3104-MAIN
Frequently, and whenever circumstances warrant, fieldoffices not actively participating are utilized for the benefit ofthe two programs and the intelligence operation. U
CASE LOAD:
Separate control files are maintained for each officeparticipating in each of the two Counterintelligence Programs intowhich pertinent correspondence for counterintelligence techniquesare placed. Where necessary, individual files are opened oncounterintelligence operations.4
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Memorandum to Mr. W.C. Sullivan
R : C I'U IIST PARTY USA
-UUN RL'lINTELLIGINCE PROGRAM
100-3-104-MA INS WT
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL:
1;ADhQUACY AND CURRENTNESS OF INSTRUCTIONS:
t ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Selected examples of effective counterintelligence and
intelligence actions realized during the past year are as follows:
1. The W.B.B. DuBois Clubs of America, the principal
communist endeavor directed at youth, has been thoroughly exposedthrough a nationally disseminated leaflet and pamphlet documentingPo its communist origin and control. Several DuBois Clubs headquarters
have been closed, a leader is under susptibn' and a Pegional
if organizer has been demoted. L
2. Several techniques have been.effected or are under
development to compromise Party and Klan leaders. Some definite
success has been achieved in that Party leaders have been reassigned
or placed under susp4cibni and these efforts disrupt the Party
organization. J
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CONTINUED -OVER
M emorandum to #r; W.C. Sullivan
Re: COMMUNIST PARTY, USA
COUNT RINTELLIGENCS PROGRAM100-3-lu04-MAIN
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5. Numerous anonymous mailings and techniques have beenutilized to publicize ahd!bring to the attention of communists theanti-Semitic policies practiced in the Soviet Union. We feelmany defections of Jewish comrades have resulted from the techniques.L4
6. Embarrassing publicity has been afforded to communistand hate organizations and their leaderships through national andlocal publicity arranged by cooperative news media sources.L
7. As a result of counterintelligence action many meeting
,: places formerly used on a regular basis by the communists have beenbarred from their future use. L
8. We have ridiculed the Klan through anonymous mailingsand publicity and in many instances exposed their activitiest _resulting in their neutralization.U
CONTEPLATED ACTION
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3/7/68Airtel
1 -Mr. Herington
Tot SACs, -Atlanta KnoxvilleBaltimore Little RookDirmingham MemphisCharlotte Miami
Cincinnati MobileCleveland New OrleansColumbia NorfolkDallas RichmondHouston San AntonioJackson SavannahJacksonville Tampa
From: Director, FBI
SCUNTERINTELLIGENCE PRORAM -ELANRACIAL MATTERS (KLAN)
la The Bureau is contemplating a program of mailing anonymous oomuunicationu to individuals who have been identifiedmrs klansmen. ach office receiving this communication adviseby return airtel the approximate total number of individuals i within its dlvision o have been identified am klanasen and for whom the office has a business or residence address.
JH:Jec (44)
NOTE: Baumgardner to Sullivan memorandum dated 2/24/66 recommended an it was approved that postal cards be made up for mailing to known Klan members aimed at disrupting Klan activities and disillusioning' members of the Klan. The Document Section of the FBI Laboratory is 'j- presently working on the proposed postal cards. The information requested is necessary to determine how many cards each office should 1receive to carry out this rogram. R
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MiAMAPI. -aous ] i/ MAR " 1966
T' 1 ..
rMr. W.C. Sulliv i 31V66
S1 -Mr. DeLoach
F.J. Baumgardner . 1 -Mr. Sullivan r /6.
4, - 1 -Mr. Baumgardner an
1 -Mr. RosackIICj COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 1.- Mr. Martin
INTERNAL SECURITY 1 -Mr. McGuire
DISRUPTION'OF'HATE GROUPS A IS(THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR
DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY) i,
Within the structure of numerous Ku Klux Klan organizations
and other hate groups of the lunatic fringe are found factional.
disputes and, forecasts of such disputeg which are of varying degreesof intensity and intelligence.
That we may capitalize on these fractures, diminish violence
i ' 7and lend support to our Informant Development Program, it is
5suggested that the National Committee for Domestic Tranquility be::i created.
C-1 This creation would provide a vehicle for attacking Klan
.policies and disputes from a low key, common sense and patriotic
_ position.
These critiques would appear, ap the need arises, in the
" form of a bulletin prepared by the Counterintelligence Unit, the
Exhibits Section and the Mechanical Section.
| The bulletin would be issued under the signature of
SHarmon Blennerhasset, an obscure figure in American history who gave
ii1 -financial support to Aaron Burr, Tb lend a vague reference toauthenticity, the only address connected with the National Committee
for Domestic Tranquility will be dateline Dayton. It is noted that
*there are 19 localities in the United States bearing the name Dayton.
An example of the first proposed bulletin is attached.
A- It is anticipated that 25 copies of the proposed bulletin
could be mailed by each of the offices participating in this area of
the Counterintelligence Program. The bulletin would be mailed to
various Klan members and officials who may be involved in a Klan
dispute, and/or who may be considered for an FBI interview in connectici
with informant development. A /C n9
Enclosure i
157-9-MAIN APR 1 1r) 1966
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I: Memorandum to Mr. W.C. Sullivan
~, ±0o: CUUNrERIINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
157-9-MAIN
The belief is that well-organized bulletins, on the
letterhead of the National Committee for Domestic Tranquility, will
logically heifgptrn Klan disputes, discredit leaders and hotheads
in the various hate groups, and possibly enhance the development
of certain subjects as informants.
Participating offices will be encouraged to furnish
information suitable for publication in the aforementioned
I bulletin.
Bureau indices are negative regarding the National
Committee for Domestic Tranquility.
RECOMMENDAT IONS:
1. That the National Committee for Domestic Tranquility
r3' be approved as an FBI instrument of counterintelligence.
>" 2. That the attached bulletin be approved for preparation,
and distribution to the offices participating in the Counter-
intelligence Program as applies to Klan and hate group activities.
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THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE
FOR DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY
Chapters
Alabama My Fellow Americans,
Today we are again engaged in a great
Arkansas struggle in Vietnam, testing whether that nation,
and our great country will survive the constant
and insidious onslaught of communism.
Florida
Mindful of our brave men and women who
have fallen thus far on foreign fronts in support
Georgia of our military commitments, we must give of our
full measure of devotion to insure that our nobld
dead have not died in vain.
Louisiana
The anti-Christ, the ath~stic communist,
the same communist who enslaves the Satellite
Mississippi nations, and now seeks to overrun our last line of
defense in Asia, drains great support from the
American scene when our domestic tranquility is
North Carolina turmoiled.
Transgressions of our domestic tranquility
South Carolina overtly grant aid and comfort to the enemy. The
Soviet Communist, the Peking propagandist and the
Viet Cong killer all derive great satisfaction from
Tennessee the communist inspired student riots in California,
the draft card burnings, and other disruptionist
activity.
Texas
Yet, how much greater their satisfaction,
when, without the expenditure of one ruble, the
Virginia communist conspiracy is effectively augmented by
an unconscious agent, the Ku Klux Klan.
"QUIT THE KLAN; AND BACK OUR BOYS IN VIETNAM"
The great tradition of our Southland, written in the
pages of history with the sweat, heartbreak and blood of oursouthern sons, has b erted b elf-seeking machinations
of Bob Shelton, Sam Bowers, andother Klan leaders. e e communsts, they have duped their
members, misapplied funds, and brought chaos to their communities.
By placing themselves above the law of th& land through the
invocation of.the Fifth Amendment, these irresponsible Klan leaders
have joined hands with communists who also always hide behind the
Fifth Amendment.
Thus, the honest, God fearing Klan Folk seeking only
fraternity and friendship through Klan membership are also forced
into a profile of friendship with the Communist Party.
It is to you, the misled and betrayed Klan members,that I humbly address myself. In the name of God, and in thesname
of our fathers, husbands, and sons who have made the supreme
sacrifice in defense of their country, take a firm position now.
Discard your Klan robes, disavow your Klan leaders, replace the
black oath with a simple prayer, seek out and support your duly
elected representatives, take your personal and political positions
to the ballot box, and let the domestic tranquility reign, forming
a solid front of democracy for our National Effort.
Please join with me and other former Klansmen in the
furtherance of the National Committee for Domestic Tranquility,
so that our Nation may long endure.
Harmon Blennerhasset
Executive Director
National Committee for
Domestic Tranquility
Dateline Dayton
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M emorandum
ro Mr. W.C. Sullivan AIE: 3/18/66
F / , 1 -Mr. DeLoach ,..
F ROM F.J. Baumgardner, 1 -Mr. Wick -..F:{i I 1 -Mr. Sullivan
C (1 -Mr. Baumgardner
i COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM -Mr. Bates
INTERNAL SECURITY 1 -Mr. Rosack
DISRUPTION-OF HATE GROUPS 2 -Mr. McGuire
(MERGER OF AMERICAN NAZI PARTY
AND UNITED KLANS OF AMERICA)
The following item if furnished to a cooperative
national news service or a syndicated columnist would serve
to highlight recent defections from the United Klans of
America, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, cause animosity be-
tween the American Nazi Party and the United Klans of America
and possibly engender additional defections from the United
Klans of America:
"The Klanzi Party
' - "Are Bodt elton, United Klans of America, *and
Lincol ockwel, American Nazi Party, joining /
band:: will it be Rockwell and Si0lton? What-
,I ever, the wearing of the Sheets and tb Swastika
may soon be the uniform of the day. ,Tib Imperial
Nazi, and the Klan Fuhrer seem to be upsetting
K , that old ang. /
- "Ralph E. PrXy a Jr., rand:Dragon o the Klan in
SaDewa'e nnounce his resignation from the
Shelton g ng when he discovered the close ties
existing between the Klan and the American I -,..
Party.
"The other ay in the City of Brotherly Love, MAR 29 19J'
gugeneH abbutt Chief of the Klan Bureaq~gg
SInvestgation, wEio was personally appointed to ttb-
,, position by Shelton, publicly announced the Klan
.'is working hand in hand with the American Nazi Party.
157-9-MAIN
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Re: CWUNThRINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
157-9-MAIN
"Did Shelton sign a Munich Pact with Rockwell?
How long will it be before the storm troopers
are goose stepping on those White Sheets?"
Robert Shelton is the Imperial Wizard of the
United Klans of America, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan and
Lincoln Rockwell is the head of the American Nazi Party.
The 1/21/66 Seven Star edition of "The Evening
Sun," Baltimore, Maryland, contained an article written by
Sheldon Smith covering the defection of-Ralph E. Pryor, Jr.,
Grand Dragon, Delaware, from the United Klans of America,
which defection was motivated by Pryor's disgust with the
close ties existing between the Klan and the American Nazi
Party. The 3/12/66 edition of the Philadelphia "Independent"
contains an article by Harold Roberts which marks the
beginning of a series in the Philadelphia "Independent"
covering Klan revelatios being made by Eugene H. Tabbutt who
recently resigned as the Chief of the Klan Bureau of
Investigation.
The proposed articlq which is written in a light
vein, if published in the Southern States, would certainly
achieve the objectives outlined in the first paragraph of this
memorandum.
ACTION:
That this memorandum be forwarded to the Crime
Records Division so an effort may be made to publish the
ii proposed article through cooperative news media sources.
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Memorandum ,
1 -Mr. DeLoac'hFROM .J. m ard . Ar. ConH.0 .n
' +i Mr:. Su. livan
1 -Mr. Baumgardner *I' SUnlEc(:T PROPOSED POSTAL CARDS FOR Mr. Ryan' UT.MAILING TO KNOWN KLAN MEMBERS 1 -Mr. leringtonCOUNTERINTECLIGENCE- KLAN -
oWe proJTi that a series of four-cent postal cards be prepared r,anonymous mailing to known Klan members. Several suggestions in very rou;j ,form nre attached.
Each of these postal cards will carry a cryptic message aimed at jcreating dissension, distrust, and lack of confidence in the Klan and itsleaders. Typical messages would be along the following lines: "Which Klanleader is spending your money tonite?"; "Trying to hide your identity behin,a sheet? You received this -- someone knovs who you are."; "Look around atother members and ask yourself honestly, 'Are these the people in the com-munity I really want to call my friends?'"; "Is your job safe even afterS .'veryonee finds out you're a klansmnn?"
Out experience has indicated that klansmcen are not intellectuals,that their activities are prompted by their emotions, and that a lengthyarticle, no matter how well written, fails to impress those who are members.At the same time, we have seen several instances where the rank and file hadeveloped the belief that the Klan's leaders are living high and mighty olrthe dues being paid. We should, of course, exploit this suspicion as wellas other weaknesses which might disillusion a portion of those who support" .the Kl an.l
The proposed messages are intentionally short and to the point.Perhaps the die-hard redneck will not be impressed, but possibly some ofthe members, particularly those in the more middle class occupations who give the Klan an aura'of respectability, will be caused to doubt the valid-ity of the Klan and the integrity of its leaders. Using postal cards ofi thi; nalutre would serv(e several purposes along thc following.lines:
(1) Since these messages are not in sealed envelopes,a number of persons could read them before delivery,thus exposing klansmen and removing one of the Klan's
Smost potent weapons -- its veil of secrecy./ 67 .p.
E nclosure - -
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Mem randlum to Mr. W. C. Sullivan
RE:. PROX-OSED POSIAL CARDS FOR
MAILING TO KNO;WN KLAN MEMBERS
(2) Widespread mailing would undoubtedly be reported
to the leadership and since the source will not be
identified, apprehension regarding the Klan's security
could cause them n major problem.
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(3) The wives and families of klansmen will probably
feel uneasy about these messages and may influence
members to disassociate themselves.
(4) Some of the messages could be sent to business
addresses rather than residences further spreading
the word as to Klan membership.
We propose that these cards be prepared in an amateurish manner,.
perhaps with use of a mimeograph rather than the multilith, which gives a
more professional appearance. Each card could contain a drawing similar
to the Klan emblem, copies of which are also enclosed.
Tl'h various offices having Klan investigations have names and
addresses available of Klan members. We feel that the mailings should tal:-
place from the state in which the klansmen reside, but that arrangements
should be made to drop cards in outlying mailboxes to avoid any possible
connection with the Bureau. If a series of cards is approved, they could h,
sent over a period of several weeks.
RECOMMENDATIOPS
KI (1) That approval be given for the Document Section of the FDI
Laboratory to prepare specimens along the lines of the proposed cards for
use in the manller oultlined.
.(2) If the foregoing is approved, a communication will be sent
by this section to those offices handling Klan investigations to determine
the total number of names and addresses they have in their records for
the purpose of this mailing.
I)
Mr. C. Sullivan 3/2/66
1 -Mr. DoLoach
F.J. Bnumgardner 1 -Mr. Sullivan
I -Mr. Baumgardner
2 -Mr. lyan
COMMUNIST PARTY, USA
COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY -C
CQPENT I NTLLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL 8EdURITTr------
DIbflRUPON OF HATE GROUPS ,
In connection with the administration of the above programs
semiannual letters formerly were submitted to each participating office
to alert them to the various techniques and special operations curently
being effected. Memoranda were submitted as covers to the semiannual
letters. It was decided last October, when we prepared the semiannual
letters to the field, that it would be impractical for security reasons
to include in one letter all the various sensitive techniques and
operations underway.
As a streamlining procedure, in the future we will not prepare
six-month letters for the field, together with cover memoranda, for each
of the two programs. As has been our practice, we will continue to
alert participating offices to new developments and possible techniques
as they arise. We will justify both programs with a single memorandum
.which will be submitted on an annual basis.
This streamlining procedure will enable us to eliminate four
unnecessary memoranda a year and 66 letters to the field. The savings
in time will enable us to further intensify our counterintelligence
efforts directed against communists, Klan and hate groups and their
memberRhips.
ACTION:
None. For information.
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Director, FBI (157-9-MAIN) 1 -Mr. Rosack
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1 -Mr. McGuireCOUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM * ,,U
INTERNAL SECURITY u
DISRUPTION Of RATE GROUPS n o
(TEE NATIONAL CHIrriTEE FOR DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY) P,
Enclosed for each recipient office to the' \
exclusion of Baltimore, Chicago, and New York are twenty
copies of a newsletter prepared under.the letterhead of
"The National Committee for Domestic Tranquility" (NCDT).
One copy each of this newsletter is being furnished the ,
Baltimore, Chicago, and New York Offices for informational
purposes.
For your confidential information, the NCDT
is a Bureau-inspired cover organization which provides a
ready vehicle for attacking Elan policies and disputes
from a low-key, comon sense, and patriotic position.
Enclosures -20
2 -Baltimore (157-865) (Enclosure)
2 -Birmingham (157-835) (Enclosures -20)
L.uD 2 -Charlotte (157-281) (Enclosures -20)
M -o 2 -Chicago (157-382) (Enclosure)
0 6. 2 -Columbia (157-151) (Enclosures -20)
C 2 Dallas (Enclosures -20)
I 3 2 -Jackson (157-640) (Enclosures -20)
< 2 -Jacksonville (157-863) (Enclosures -20)
2 -oxville (157-301) (Enclosures -20 3 /1 5 ?,
2 -Little Rock (157-291) (Enclosures * 23
2 -Memphis (157-576) (Enclosures -20)
2 -Miami (157-1114) (nolosures -20)
2 -Mobile (157-582) (Enclosures -20) APR 1
2 -New Orleans (157-3826) (Enclosures * 20)4& 2 -New York (157-1259) (Enclosure)
2 -Norfolk (Enclosures -20)
-- -2 -Richmond (157-846) (Enclosures -20)
2 -Savannah (157-639) (Enclosures -20)
S2 -Tampa (157-1559) (Enclosures- 20)
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Letter to SAC, Atlanta
RE: TIE NATIONAL COMMITTE FOR DOMEfTIC TRANQUILITY
The NCDT was founded on the basis that it willprovide an effective counterintelligence tool against
Klan and other hate group activities.
Recipient offices, to the exclusion of Baltimore,Chicago, and New York are authorized to anonymously mail
copies of this newsletter to Klan members who might bemost receptive to the line expounded in the newsletter.
The NCDT newsletter might prove to be most productive
in the hands of those subjects who are considered for
intorview in connection with the informant development
program.
The offices indicated should promptly handle
the anonymous mailing of the NCDT newsletter, maintain apermanent record of the identities of the subjects who
receive the newsletter and keep the Bureau currently
informed of any tangible results noted.
Interested offices must insure that the anonymous
mailings are made on each occasion from the same city so
as to create the illusion that a chapter of the NCDT exists
in that city.
Insure that copies of the NCDT newsletter are
mailed in commercially-purchased legal site envelopes.
In order to show growth to the NCDT, Baltimore,Chicago, and New York will appear as chapters in
subsequent publications.
As the NCDT newsletter will be periodically
prepared by the Bureau, redpient offices are encouraged
to submit imaginative proposals regarding the subject
matter for subsequent newsletters.
Insure the usual precautions are taken toprotect FBI interests in this matter.
NOTE :
Re memorandum Baumgardner to Sullivan 3/10/66
concerning the NCDT, the establishment of which was approved
[./.b the Director, FBI.
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UNITED STATES C ...NMENT
8 lMemorandum
To : DIRECTOR, FBI DATE: 4/28/66
FROM : SAC, DALLAS (157-689) DELETED COPY SENT .t -.'
BY LY; ER f' /'" .)
SUBJECT: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAMI1 [01A RFQI!T[-
INTERNAL SECURITY
(THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY)
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ReBulet to Atlanta, et al, 4/20/66.
The Dallas Office considers the establishment of the
\National Committee for Domestic Tranquility'4lCDT) to be an
excellent counterintelligence tool; however, the following
suggestion is submitted for the Bureau's consideration:
ReBulet instructed that the NCDT newsletter be
mailed anonymously and further that it was felt the newsletter
might prove to be most productive in the hands of those subjects
considered for interview in connection with the informant
development program.
It would appear that in the event a recipient of this
newsletter is impressed with its contents and desired to
indicate some positive action, his first thought would be "How
can I communicate with the NCDT." With this in mind, it would
appear logical for each office handling the mailing of this
n.i newsletter be allowed to include by rubber stamp, or otherwise,
a P. O.Box number in a particular city in its territory to
permit responses from the subjects to whom the newsletters are
" mailed. It is' believed that this could be accomplished and
the Bureau's interests still protected provided the rental of
the P. O. boxes was handled in an extremely discreet manner.
An additional question arises with respect to the
possibility that other governmental intelligence agencies
', will likely make inquiry in the near future concerning the NCDT,
; and the Bureau is requested to advise what, if anything, can be
furnished such intelligence agencies with s p4yt to any inquiries
or name checks received from them. /r- a
Dallas is holding the mailing of the NCDT newsletter
in abeyance pending Bureau advice concerning abovetgges*io.
2 -Bureau (RM) tc APR
1 -P:Dallas
SAC, Dallas (157-689) 5/12/66
Director, FBI 0?90-12)
I -Mr. Herington
S CONTEINT- Mr. McGuire
INTERNAL BECURITY PERSONAL ATTENTION
-DISRUIPTION. OF- RATE GROUPS
s r, (TILE NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY)
ReDLlet 4-28-66 captioned as above.
You are in receipt of a prior communication
regarding the establishment of the National Committee for
>Domestic Tranquility (NCDT), a Bureau-approved vehicle
for attacking Klan policies, and disputes from a low-key,
common sense, and patriotic position.
You should regard this development as a highlyconfidential counterintelligence technique. Information
concerning the NCDT should not be set forth in the details
, of any communication prepared for dissemination.
2 -Atlanta (157-826) (Personal Attention)
2 -Baltimore (157-865) (Personal Attention)
2 -Birmingham (157-835) (Personal Attention)
2 -Charlotte (157-281) .(Personal Attention)
2 -Chicago (157-382) (Personal Attention)
2 -Columbia (157-151) (Personal Attention)
2 -Jackson (157-640) (Personal Attention)
2 -Jacksonville (157-863) (Personal Attention)
2 -Knoxville (157-301) (Personal Attention)
2 -Little Rock (157-291) (Personal Attention)
2 -Memphis (157-576) (Personal Attention)
2 -Miami (157-1114) (Personal Attention)
2 -Mobile (157-582) (Personal Attention)
2 -New Orleans (157-3826) (Personal Attention)
2 -New York (157-1259) (Personal Attention)
2 -Norfolk (Personal Attention)
2 -Richmond (157-846) (Personal Attention)
2 -Savannah (157-639) (Personal Attention)
2 -Tampa (157-1559) (Personal Attention)
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MAY 111966
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Letter to SAC, Dallas
REt COUNTERINTELR IGENCE PROORAM
157-9-12
In the event inquiries are made concerning the
NCDT by interested intelligence agencie, you are not to
divulge any information concerning the NCDT. Such inquiries
should be promptly furnished the Bureau.
The Dallas Office has suggested that the NCDT
utilize a post office box for the purpose of authenticity.
The Bureau is directing the NCDT as a growth-type organi-
zation and will give consideration to the establishment of
a post office box when such action is indicated.
You are instructed to follow closely the Klan
reaction to NCDT correspondence through your established
informant sources, and keep the Bureau currently informed
of any tangible results noted.
The interest displayed in this matter by the
Dallas Office is appreciated, and all recipient offices
are encouraged to submit proposals designed to perfect
this counterintelligence activity.
NOTE: See Baumgardner to Sullivan memo 3-10-66 re NCDT
approved by Director. Dallas suggested NCDT establish
post office bor. and requested advice as to the handling
of inquiries which may be made by interested intelligence
agencies re NCDT.
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Airtel 1 -Mr. DeLoach 1 -Nr. kyan
1 -Mr. 3ullivan 1 -Mr. Heringto.
1 -Mr. Baumgardner
PERSONAL
To: S ACs, Atlanta Dallas Miami
Baltimore Houston Mobile
Btrmingham Jackson New Orleans
Charlotte Jacksonville Nortolk
Cincinnati Knoxville Richmond
Cleveland Little Rock Savannah
Columbia Ieaphis Tampa
From: Direotor, FBI
COUNTERINTELLIGENCE rOORA -KLAN
CIAL MATTERS (KLAN) 5,.M 'i,) , ,,
Bemylet 3/7/66'. .
You are being forwarded under separate cover a
supply of three different poytal cards to be mailed by your
office anonymously to a selected number of known Klan,
members. The supply of cards furnihed is approximately
equal to the number of individuals you indicated are present
klansmen in your territory for whom you had a residence or
business address.
..The Bureau is not suggesting that these cards be
sent to each of the klanamon whose addresses you have and
ii it is being left to your discretion as to the extent of
coverage you desire. In some areas where there are ±ewer
klanamen, total coverage asy be desirable. In other areas
you may want to cover only a portion of the Klan members.
The Bureau feels, however, that suffioient distribution /
.should be made of the cards to insure that considerable
Ii Klan attention is drawn to them and that they will thus
Shave the opportunity to serve the disruptive purposb f6'or
Swhich they are intended.
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As you will note upos receipt of the cardse, oyquestJot the *eOrecy of the klanesn's membersbip sed alsoquestipn the use by Rlao leaders of Klan funds. Thb Bureaufeels these are two points in which the Klan rganiaee tionsare quite vulnerable.
Obviopaly, it would serve no purpose to send a cardof this natulb to the top Klan leaders who are publicly identi-fled as such and who are themselves the ones who might besuspected of misusing lan funds. Other Klan members havealso been publicly identified and would have no fear ofadditional public disolosure,
Svery precaution must be taken to insure that thesource of these cards remains anonymous and that any possibleconnection with the FBI is avoided. You should insure thatthere is no widespread discussion of these cards among olerioalor Agent personnel and that only a limited number of individualsnecessary for their preparation and distribution are aware ofthis progras. The cards should be prepared by your office byaddressing them by hand or on an older typewriter which doesnot have the business style type. If prepared by typewriter,insure that no typewriter used for outside correspondence isused in preparing these addresses since the Klan may attemptto obtain specimens of Bureau correspondence for comparisonpurposes. Also, if addressed by hand, block printing or someother obange in normal handwriting should be made to avoid anypossibility of comparison with normal handwriting of Bureauemployees. However, changes in handwriting should not be soextreme as to show an obvious effort to disguise.
A four-ocent stamp should be affixed and no returnaddress should be shown. The cards should be dropped inoutlying mailboxes, but none should be mailed from headquarterscity or from a Resident Agency city. The mailing should bespread over the period of a mouth for each card and only asmall number should be mailed at one time or at one plaee.Every effort must be made to avoid giving the Post Officeofficials the impression of a mass mailing. If an ofitoefeels it is desirable to do so, a portion of the cards may beprepared and sent to a neighboring office for sporadic mailingfrom an entirely different territory.
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nR COUNTERINTELLLNJCk PROORM -LAN
d To obtain maximum benefit, you should consider selliagthe cards to the klansman's business address and into some instances
also to his residence since the former will tend to pubLCklyIdentify his as a klansman, and the latter say a"u doLeueton
in his family. You must be certain that this mailing to limited
to those individuals who have been positively Identified s Sla
members. One card should be selected for sailing dutinag each
of the next three months. When the maisling of eah oard is
completed, yop .hould advise the Bureau under the above caption
of the total number of cards mailtted that month.
Informants are not to be advised regarding the matling
of these cards but you should be alert to any information
volunteered by informants regarding the cards and advise of
any positive results achieved.
NOTE:
See memorandum Baumgardner to Sullivan dated 4/20/66,captioned "Proposed Postal Cards for ailing to Known KlanMembers," prepared by JH:jec.
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Aemorandum '"
rn Mr. W. C. Sullivan )ATE.: 4/20/66
1 -Mr. DeLoach "'..
ROMT F. J. Baumgardner 1 -Mr. Sullivan ,
I -Mr. Baumgardner
1- Mr. .RyanS.E( :' PROPOSED 'OSTAL CARDS FOR 1 -Mr. Herington
MAILING T KNOWN KLAN MEMBERS
OCOUNTERIT LLIGENCE -KLAN
, My memorandum dated 2/24/66 propod the
,T Director approved, the preparation of a series of postal
F' cards for anonymous mailing to known Klan members as part
ac of our program to create dissension,,distrust, and lack of
confidence in the Klan and its leaders. As outlined in my
previous memorandum, short, cryptic notes are to be sent
'n openly as postal cards and not in sealed envelopes since a
7 number of persons would read them before delivery, thusC exposing the klansman and removing one of the Klan's most.potent weapons -- its veil of secrecy. It was also indicated
that these cards would be mailed to the klansmen's residences
to cause disruption in the family, but that some would be
' x mailed to their business addresses, causing difficulty withSemployment.
Three of these postal cards are now ready for use
and we have additional sketches which can be made up if
more are needed in the future. Copies of the three cards
are attached. Two attack the Klan's secrecy of membership,
and the other infers that Klan leaders are using Klan
money for high living. Both of these are sensitive points
in the Klan and it is beliqt4 thes cards will have a
definite psychological et2 )j Klan members.
/5"9-41- "The attached airtel sets forth detailed instructionsI for the offices to mail these cards anonymously. The cards
are to be mailed only to individuals positively identified
as klansmen; one card should be mailed during each of
of the next three months. The mailing will take place from
a number of outlying mailing points and is to be spread
out over a month's period to avoid the appearance of a
mass mailing. It is noted that the various offices have
furnished the number of positively identified klansmen whose
addresses they have readily available. The total mailing
would be less than 6,000 spread over 21 field divisions;.
Enclosures , ,1
54 MAYI 6 CONTINUED -OVER
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Memirandum to W W. C. Sullivan " ,RE: PROPOSED POSTAL CARDS FORMAILING TO KNOWN KLAN MEMBERS
The purpose of these cards is to cause publicid tification of Klan members and spread dissension, ifthe cards serve their purpose, it is possible there willbe considerable consternation among Klan members to attemptto identify the source of the cards. Some Klan memberscould even lose their jobs when their Klan membership isrevealed. The field is being instructed to insure everyprecaution.i.s taken to avoid connecting the cards with theFBI.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
(1) That attached airtel to all offices havingextensive Klan membership in their territory be forwardedinstructing them as to the manner in which these cardsshould be mailed to protect the Bureau. .
(2) In the event the foregoing is approved, a !supply of each of the three postal cards will be forwardedto the various offices under separate cover.
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1 -Mr. DeLoach
F.J. Baumgardner 1 -Mr. Mohr
1 -Mr. Wick
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c UNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 1 Mr. Baumgardner
S INTERNAL SECURIT 1 -Mr. Dunphy }1 DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS -r /1 - Mr. Martin (
(KLAN JOKE BOOK) --. 1 -Mr. McGuire
Attached herewith is the original of a joke book
entitled-UUnited Klowns of America, Inc., KKKK," which was
". originated and compiled by the Counterintelligence Unit for
the purpose 4f ridiculing the United Klans of America, Inc.,
Knights of tg.Ku Klux Klan:and its leader, Imperial Wizard
Robert MarvinA3he n mpi
r/7 -I The jbke book, although light in presentation, is
a serious effort at counterintelligence.
That the United Klans of.America, Inc., is most
-sensitive to ridicule, is an established fact.
/ Post Office Box 9183, Raleigh, North Caro
afnon ae one of thiajoke boo is rented
= considered that 1 be embarrassed by "n
possibly blamed for the pu lication of this joke book.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. That approval be granted for the reproduction
LlI of 100 copies of this joke book by the Exhibits Section.
(Exhibits Section work order is attached.)
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'I I 1MAY 1966
2. That approval be granted for copies UoYThis'
joke book to be anonymously distributed to selected Klan
members so that they will have the opportunity to view their
leader and organization from a different vantage point.
Enclosures ,
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Wi-k ___Memorandum
ir, Mr. W. C. Sulliv / I)AIE May 4, 1966,,
1 -Mr. DeLoach
IrROM F. J. Baumgardner , 1 -Mr. Sulllvan
1 -Mr. Dunphy ,.
1 -Mr. Baumgardner- .
S;(:"R:j COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 1 -Mr. Herington
INTERNAL SECURITY 1 -ir. Martin
DISRUPTION CP HATE GROUPS-- 1 -Mr. McGuire
S-(TII7fTATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR -
o ,P DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY)
-,:1 CThe National Committee for Domestic Tranquility,an approved development of the Counterintelligence Unit,
" ; Internal Security Section, has been established as a vehicle
: for attacking Klan policy and disputes from a low-key,
common sense, and patriotic position.
In view of recent developments inrational Klan
activities, the issuance of a special newsletter under the
.letterhead of the National Committee for Domestic Tranquility,is necessitated.
The attached special newsletter, with one enclosure
each,will be prepared by the Exhibits Section on the already
approved letterhead of the National Committee for Domestic
Tranquility.
SThe substantive portion of the attached special
\newsletter is directed at the Grand Dragon of the United Klansof America, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, State of Virginia,
I. and other nationally-known Klan leaders who are vociferously
portraying law enforcement authorities as the Anti-Christ.
The simple encksure to the special newsletter is a
play on Klan membership cards. Klan membership cards containthe lettering AKIA, which means "A Klansman I Am." Theenclosure to the newsletter contains the lettering AKIW, andwithin the diamond, ACIA, which respectively mean "A KlansmanI Was, A Christian I Am."
Enclosures -3
JFM:jdn (8) CONTINUED OVER
ol 9 JUN1 1966
7 JUN i W 4J6 [
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Jeimorandum from F. J. Baumgardner to Mr. W. C. Sullivan
SREI: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
It is believed that the anonymous distribution
of the attached newsletter and enclosure may appeal to
S.those Klansmen who are deeply mystic.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the attached newsletter with enclosure, and
work order, be approved for preparation by the Exhibits
Section, and for anonymous distribution to selected
Klansmen by the offices participating in the Counterintelligence
Program.
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Idy fellow Americans,
"The recent response to the National Committee
for Domestic Tranquility evidencedby the mass exodus of
Klansmen from the United Klans of America in the great
State of ytrginia has revitalized our belief that present
day Klan leaders are in general, in league with the
Anti-Christ.
"The belief that the Anti-Christ seeks to
destroy the Christian world was recently demonstrated by
the Grand Dragon of the United Klans of America in
Virginia, when he publicly attacked, insulted, and damned
the Baptist Church which had introduced him to Christ.
The public rejection of Christ by a leading Klan official
demands sincere meditation and reflection.
"The Eternal Book of Life shall bear the
inscription of the faithful who stood in the face of
adversity and publicly pronounced their commitment to
Christ.
"That we, the created, step back from the passing
scene to make certain that our lives are directed towards
eternal heavenly acceptance, is an urgent demand.
"The Good Book, in the Sermon on the Mount, and
in other inspired passages, not only brings us the word
of heavenly life for the deserving, but also,thricefold,
warns us of the eternal damnation of the living Hell.
"Knowing full well that the conduct of our
personal affairs will warrant us an eternal life, be it
HIaven or be -it Hell, is it not fitting that we, thefaithful, urgently offer a commitment to Christ so as to
avoid the damnable fire of Hell that will separate thefallen souls from the Almighty, and the blessed departed
kinfolk for an eternity of years.
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"The decision is simple, the result-- thesimplicity of eternal beauty or the complexity ofdespair. If your choice brings the despair, you shallnot ask, "Oh Lord, why have you forsaken me" as you willthen see, with blistering assurance, that it is you whohave forsaken Him.
"We, former Klansmen all, who bear witness inthe light of day, urgently beseech you to embrace our
public commitment to Christ, and disavow the path of theAnti-Christ, delivered to you, the misdirected souls, onthe sugary, forked tongues of deceitful Klan leaders.
'Tor you who seek Christ and reject the Klan,we have enclosed a membership card announcing yourcommitment to Christ.
"To join with us, merely display this card inyour home which will demonstrate to those who are reallyconcerned about you that "A Klansman I Was, A ChristianI Am.
Harmon Blennerhasset
Executive Director
National Committee for
Domestic Tranquility
Dateline Dayton
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UNITED STATES (; NMEN
Memoranaum
Mr. W. C. Sullivan I)AM: 5/31/66
1 -Mr. DeLoach
*il ) F. J. Baumgardner i -Mr. Wick
A -Mr. Sullivan
1 -Mr. Baumgardner-;I3:E: tOUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM KLAN 1 -Mr. Herington
RACIAL MATTERS (KLAN)
My memorandum dated 4/20/66 was approved and.authorized offices handling Klan investigations to anony-mously mail postal cards to known Klan members. These )i cards were aimed at revealing to the klansmen that their
ti affiliation with the Klan was known and also to question, the use of Klan funds by Klan leaders. This project wasS instituted as a disruptive tactic.
"' We have received word from some of our officesthat the first of these cards have been mailed and theQ _ results have been most impressive. The Cincinnati OfficeS. forwarded a clipping from the 5/24/66 edition of the"Cincinnati Enquirer" which revealed that a number ofalleged klansmen had been receiving postal cards indi-
' cating that their identity as klansmen was known. AnS' unidentified Klan leader is quoted as saying that thesecards have been "very embarrassing" to many prominentbusinessmen and public officials who are secret sympa-thizers. He is quoted as stating that some postalauthorities and neighbors of these people are gettingjuicy items for g spip. P55 REC -
The Miami Ofe" "as advised that/klansman
$$$s "revealed at a Klan meeting thatKlan members were rece these cards and thatJacksonville klansman had reproduced an exactreplica in large numb s to be mailed anonymously tohigh state and Federal officials. At a meeting of theUnited Florida Ku Klux Klan in Orlando, Florida, a votewas taken to reprint similar cards and mail them a.. -persons who are known to be unfavorable toward the Klan.The purpose of reproducing the cards and mailing ibegUrto 1966non-Klan members is to confuse people concerning theactual number of klansmen and also to spark an officialinvestigation to learn the identities of the originatorsof -this mailing program.
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Memorandum to W. C. Sullivan
RE: COUNTERINI L.,IGENCE. PROGRAM -KLAN
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Miami has already instituted a discreet inquiryto determine if we can turn this development to our advan-tage by identifying these cards with Massey or other Klanielbers, leaving the inference that these individuals areresponsible for the cards, thus causing further Klandisruption.
RECOMMENDATION:
3hat attached airtel be forwarded to Jacksonville,Miami, and Tampa, instructing them to pursue discreetly thereproduction of these cards and if feasible, place the blameon klansmen for the entire program.
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Date: 5/24/66
Transmit the following in I
(Type in plaintext or code
Via AIRLEL AIR MAIL
(Priority) A i
TO : IRi:C'OR, FI-
/- SAC, CINCINNiATI (157-643)(P)
SISUBJCT COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM -KLAN
RACAL -MWERS (KLAN)
Re Buroau airtel to Atlanta 4/28/66.
Enclosed is a newspaper article which appeared inthe "Cincinnati Enquirer, " daily newspaper, 5/24/66. ".,
The newspaper article is self-explanatory and ->
" clearly indicates the positive disruptive results which have
talken place to date through following instructions concerning
Cliq pro};rrnln .
The Cincinnati Office feels the program has been
highly effective and will continue to be just as effective inthe Euture. To date approximately 100 cards have been mailed,
with i approximately another 50 to 75 currently being prepared
tor mailing during Hay, 1966.
h advised a number of Klan >
t e acrs have contactea 11m concerning the receipt of the post
ards, and all are highly upset over their identities being
dicloyei Cto a number of individuals. -
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Ohio Ku Klux Klan members have been stunned in
the past few days by a small pink potcard they have Cincinnati Fo-t 5
received in the mail, a Klan leader reported Monday. Times Star
The postcard has a caricature of a RCK member In Cncnnai, Ohi
his hood and robe and reads: "KLANSMAN: Trying to hide
your identity behind your The Citizen Joutnsheet? You receivedls-- The Citizen Jour v
Ssomeone KNOWS who you cards were in a mailbox Columbus, Ohio
are!" along US 40 and "we think
The Klan leader, who someone passing through Columbus Disjae
asked not to be identified, town dropped them off." Columbus, Ohl..
said the card is going to THE ENQUIRER has one
K many dues-paying members of the cards postmarkedand "is very embarrassing May 13-also mailed from Dayton Daily Ne sto them. Many are promi- New Concord.
nent businessmen and pub-
lie officials who are secret A spokesman for the Cin- Dayton, Ohio
apathizers." cinnat office of the Federal
I Bureau of Investigaton ac Journal Herald
He reasoned. "Someone knowledged hearing about Dayton, Ohio
has apparently gotten hold the cards.
of our membership rolls. I "We don't know who's be-
suspect It is an inside job hind it. but we have re-since there has been some celvedcomplaintsfompeo- Date: May 24, 1966dissention in the ranks since ple receiving them."hesad.
91 the recent hearings in Wash- "Our information shows Edition:
Ington." some of these people are Author:
, "IF THEY SENIY cards to allegedly Klansmrn." - dato,: Brady Black
all members, several thou- Title:
sand persons will be in-
volved," he said, "but so
far they have Just gone to
local leadeis and prominent Ch ractIr;
busInessmen."Since It is a postcard, the
Klan leader said, "some lassification:
postal employees and neigh- Submitting ofce: Cinc -r
bors of these people are
getting some Juicy items for C Ling Investigated
gossip."
The postmark on most of
the cards is New Concord
(Muskingum County). Ohio.
William C. Duff, postmas-
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!f ReMMtel 5/20/66 captioned as above and TPairtel'4 enclosing letterhead memorandum both dated 5/18/66 captioned
"United Florida Ku Klux Klan, Racial Matters (Klan)."
In view of the information developed that klansmen,are reproducing postal cards which have been received by
Stcertain klanamen, you should discreetly endeavor to develop
S information which could be used to identify one or moreSkanuamen as being responsible for the mailing of-these cards.
It is possible that some situation will arise leading to
an arrest by local authorities, at which time a supply of: these cards would be found in the possession of a klansman.
#,, " .Each office should consider requesting a handwriting exami-
nation if cards of this type are received by prominent
gM:, individuals and brought to your attention. Comparison ofb hndwr bbe requested with known specimens of
which are in possession of the Miami
W 1f and itth any other suspected klansman who might
participate in addressing such cards.
You are again cautioned that information concerning
this project must be kept to a minimum within your office
and under no circumstances is any person outside the Bureau
to be made aware of any Bureau connection with these cards.
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RE: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGOPAM
The Bureau should be kept fully advised of allSdevelopmeate and unless a time factor absolutely precludes,an appropriate communication should be sent to the Bureauin advance with your recommendations for taking advantageEVf. of this situation. In the event a situation arises in whichtime is of the essence and which precludes furnishing acommunication to the Bureau, you should contact the Bureauby telephone-tb outline the situation and make yourrecommendations.
NOTE :
See memorandum Baumgardner to Sullivan dated 5/31/66
same caption, prepared by JE:jec.
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sIui.: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM -KLAN 1 -Mr. McGuire
RACIAL MATTERS (KLAN) 1 -Mr. Herington
My memorandum dated 5/31/66 set forth some of ..the positive results achieved in the "Postal Card Project."
This Project involves the mailing anonymously of postal
cards to known Klan members. The first card mailed by the r
field offices having Klan investigations during the past I
" month has caused severe consternation among Klan leaders
and has had a most disruptive effect. That card containeda caricature of a klansman with the caption "Klansman -
Trying to hide your identity behind a sheet? You receivedthis -Someone knows who you are!"
As indicated in my memorandum of 5/31/66, klansmen
in Florida were considering reproducing this card exactly
and sending it to non-Klan members to help remove the
stigma placed on klansmen by receipt of the card. The
Florida offices were given instructions by airtel dated6/2/66 as to how they should take advantage of any effort
to reproduce the ubse uently received
word that is planning
ICj to duplicate 4,000 of these card or ma n to non-KlanSmembers, and that
is planning to rep o the cars or, the same
purpose. This is further indication of the effectiveness
of these cards.
Another of the cards the.offices were authorizedto mail at a subsequent time attacks Klan leaders' use
of Klan funds. It shows a klansman and a klanswoman in
a bar and asks the question "Klansman -Which Klan leaders
are spending your money tonight?" We do not feel that
Klan leaders will want to reproduce this card since
Sspreading this comment, even among nonklansmen, could
Snot help but be detrimental to the Klan -
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RE: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM -KLAN
RECOMMENDATION:
That attached airtel be forwarded to officesinvolved in this Project telling them to mail the secondcard immediately and also instructing them how to takeadvantage of any efforts on the part of the Klan tok'.f reproduce these cards.
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Tot SACs, Atlanta Dallas Miami
Baltimore Houston Mobile
SBiringham Jackson New Orleans
*- " Charlotte Jacksonville Norfolk
Cincinnati Knoxville Richmond
Columbia Little Rock Savannah
Z 4Cleveland oemphis Tampa
Vm irector, FBI 1 -Mr. Baumgardner
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COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM -KLAN 1 -Mr. Herington
RACIAL MATTERS (KAN)
ReCEatrtel 5/31/60 and BOairtel dated /1/66.
The Bureau was previously advised that Florid* -
.lanemen were considering reproducing these postal cards -
and some nonklanamen in the Hattiesburg, Mississippi, drea h e
alreandy received duplicates of one of these postal cards.
Most of the offices involved in this Project have sent
. as the first card the one with the comment "Klaneman -
trying to hide your identity behind your sheet? etc.,"
and this is the card that various klansmen are opnsidering
reproducing.
In the immediate future, offices involve in
the Project should mail the card with the legend " 'ich
Klan leaers are spending your money tonight?" It ls not
believed that Klan leaders will be nearly so desirous ofSspreading this comment any further than the original
mailings since even if it were mailed to numerous non-Klan
mrmbers, it would still have a disruptive effect.
The fact that some klansuen are considering
reproduc poetal card may offer an opportunity
for furl rrieligonqe ,pt p since the informnnt
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coverage of your office any offer the opportunity to nsturetlnt Z0cVI authorities arrest a klaneman for a trafjviolnatou ur other minoor ntaraction of law while la posses-elon of a large number of euch cards not yet mailed. Youshould be most alert for any such situation and immediatelyadvise the Bureau together with your recommendations fortaking advantage of any such developments. In this regard,you are reminded that prior Bureau authority ito necessaryand if a ituation arises into which time is of the essenceprecluding a written communlatlon to the Bureau, youshould contact the Bureau by telephone prior to takingany action.
You are again cautioned that information concerningthis Project must be kept to a minimum within your officeand under no circuastances is any person outside the Dureauto be made aware of any Bureau connectton with these cards.You should keep the Bureau advised of all developments andparticularly with regard to the Klan reaction when thesecond card is mailed.
NOrE:
See memorandum Baumgardner to Sullivan
dated 6/7/66, same caption, prepared by JE:jec.
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AIRTEL
1 -Mr. Deegan
To: SACs, Savannah (157-639) 1 -Mr. McGuire
Atlanta (157-826)
SI -* -Columbia (157-151)
r' Jacksonville (157-863)
New Orleans (157-3826)
From: Director, FBI (157-9-t"S
COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
NTMERMRAL.-SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
(NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY)
ReBulet 5/12/66 captioned as above and SVairtel6/22/66 captioned "Associated Klans in America, Formerly Knownas National Knights of the Ku Klux Klan."
paragraph three, contains information regarding the NationalCommittee for Domestic Tranquility (NCDT).
ReBulet 5/12/66 instructed all offices participatingin the counterintelligence program that the NCDT is a Bureau-approved vehicle for attacking Klan policies and thatinformation concerning the NCDT should not be set forth inthe details of any communication prepared for dissemination.
Savannah immediately submit to the Bureau andinterested offices an amended page one for the above-describedLIE deleting paragraph three.
Personally follow the handling of the NCDT and beassured that Bureau instructions are complied with ineach detail. --
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E,: CWo U lRINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM157-9-12
NOTE:
There are no indications that the Savannah,iL LHM has been disseminated locally. This letter to serveas corrective action. The NCDT growth is followed closelyand in the event Savannah repeats their misjudgment indissemination of information regarding this operationfurther action will be considered.
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1 -r. DeLoach .
Fl 1 -Mr. MohrFKox F. J. Baumgardner ) L. 1 -Mr. Wickva " '"id
1 -r. Sullivan1 "Mr. Baumgardner/S su!jker COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 1 -r. BaumgardnerINTERNAL SECURITY 1 -Mr. HeringtonuireDISRUPTION ' f HATE GROUPS 1 -M McGuire
On 7/16/66 at a United Klans of America Inrally held in Prince Edward Count r i i t
Sannounced to a substan ia cro ia tis the present Klan policy to shoot"'1 FBI Agents who appear on the property of a Klansmant • ! statement, plus other expressed or implied threats aga' Bureau Agents by Klan leaders, should be counteracted by a-7: forceful published statement exposing to the American people the current propensity for violence exhibited by the Klan,while also alerting the Klan to the danger to them of fol-lowing such a policy.
Attached is a suggested press release which points out the propensity of the Klan for violence as indicated by
the statements oe which we believe should be Safforded widespread coverage through a.reliable news mediak. source, preferably one who has circulation in the SouthernStates. Publication of the statement may cause Klansmen tooppose the violent policies of their leadership or think twicebefore they abet such policies. It is noted Robert MarvinShelton, Imperial Wizard of the United Klans of America, has been attempting to publicly project a new Klan image suggestinghis organization is nonviolent. If national attention is focused on the policy enunciated his Vrginia henchman,... it is possible Shelton will takeer other leaders whohave made similar statements to task.
ACTION: *
That this memorandum and the attached Uggdst-statement be forwarded to to the Crime Records Division ' .! confidential release to a cooperative news media'.Srwidespread publication preferably in the Souther
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Several weeks ago a so-called Grand Dragon of the
infamous United Klans of America, Inc., appeared before a Klan rally
in a southern state. He told the group assembled before him, which
consisted of illiterate and prejudiced provincial southerners as well as
a scattering of curious, that he had issued instructions to Klansmen to
the effect that current Klan policy is to shoot FBI Agents who may
appear on the property of a Klansman in connection with official
business.
Agents of the FBI have been threatened before. At the
beginning of World War II similar threats were made by the Nazi Bund.
Today some of the more militant communists have indicated that they
would endeavor to frustrate the FBI through violence. It is well known
that Agents of the FBI risk their lives on a daily basis in performance
of their official duties relative to crime, communism, espionage, and
other Federal statutes. FBI Agents are trained to anticipate and meet
every violent eventuality likely to occur during the course of their
investigations.
The irresponsible statement made by the Grand Dragon is
pa.rticularly dangerous as it could incite citizens to crime or violence,
not only against Federal officers, but very likely.to citizen bystanders.
The policy outlined by the Klan leader is indicative of the hypocrisy ofi the United Kians of America in that the organization's Imperial Wizard
has been attempting to give the Klan a nonviolent public image, while
at the same time one of his most trusted henchmen is publicly
encouraging a program of violence.
;iThere is, of course, a Federal law dealing with assaulting
a Federal officer, and this includes an FBI Agent. Even plans to
carry out such assaults can be prosecuted under the Federal conspiracy
statute. Naturally, FBIsources within the Klan -- and there are
many -- are most alert to any indication that these or other Federal
la:r s will be broken.
If Klansmen feel they can intimidate the FBI, they are not
at all familiar with the record of the fearless men and women of this
agency. If they are seriously considering attempting violence against
FBI Agents, they are even more stupid then previously indicated.
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To ' Mr. Sullivan )ATE: 9/22/66
1 -DeLoach ___FROM F. J. Baumgardner 1 -Wick k ..
1 -Sullivan ' ..
1 -BaumgardnersIAl COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 1 '- RyAn 1 -Heringn,INTERNAL SECURITY -DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPSCALIFORNIX KNIGIHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN ....
si The Assistant Special Agent in Charge of our Los Angeles Of ice, Arnold C. Larson, called at 1:40 p.m.
this date He tad that e had st receivedtithat=
the Ku Klux Klan k is scheduled to appear on the n ftelevision interview program Saturday night, 9/24/66. Larsonsaid this presented a good opportunity for a specificcounterintelligence move against the Klan and asks forI authority to contact the executive producer of the show inconnection with it.
Larson explained that state authorities have been'anxious to obtain an injunction against this Klan groupto prevent it from holding any more meetings. They have not been able to because they have been unable to provethat it is affiliated with a national Klan oreanization.It is, in fact, affiliated with James Venable's Knightsof the Ku Klux Klan.
iLarson said the
who is a trusted contact of the Los angel es Office. He saidwhich asks the guests who appear on e ow. They ,want to contact ( today and have him rase a question /for to ask as to whether or not group //is ailated with Venable's group. In the meantime LarsOnsaid the office will alert appropriate state officials tothe fact thel iis going to be on the show and if he answers yes to the question of national affiliation for his
group, this will provide the state officials with theSammunition they neeut obtain an injunction against
REC-35 if-7Larson said they could contact with completeassurance that he would not disclose the FBI interest and
said that evenf himself would not be aware as to whatprompted this specific question.
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FRO" 1 -Mr. McGuire i'°" ....
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't HJI: :r: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM.g INTERNAL SECURITY
DISRUPTION OF RATE GROUPS
(NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR
DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY) ,
'2 PURPOSE:
The purpose of this memorandum is to advise you:. j of tangible results being obtained in Louisiana against the,United Klans of America, Inc., through counterintelligence.:
BACKGROUND:
The National Committee for Domestic Tranquilityis a Bureau-controlled fictitious organization with chapters Sin 19 states which is designed to attack Klan policies and $1)disputes from a low-key, common-sense, and patriotic positioni'
i ioThe New Orleans Office es auth rlied to reae the f
then directed a communicaton uner the letterhead e
4 National Committee for Domestic Tran ilit to
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Our communication thanked Windham forhis cooperation, and offered him a leadership position as
District, Louisiana.if representative sf our organization in the 5th Congressional
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Memorandum F. J. Baumgardner to Mr. W. C. SullivanRE: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
The New Orleans Office advises that this counter- intelligence activity is causing a real split within theranks of the United Klans of America, Inc., Louisiana.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the attached airtel be approved and forwardedto the New Orleans Officet , ,.
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TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (157-9-4)
•Oif: SAC, BIRMINGHAM (157-835) (P)
iCoqNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM •IN NTERNAL SECURITY ( '( ; 6-
DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
UKA, INC. , ICKKK
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Re Bureau airtel, 9/2/66, and Birmingham
airtel, 8/29/66.
In accordance with instructions set out in
referenced Bureau airtel, Birmingham is herewith
resubmitting the, suggestion set forth in referenced,communication dated 8/29/66, which reads as foll :
As is known to the Bureau, ~n P
Imperial Wizard of the UKA, Inc., has bhe this top
position for several years. He is the controlling
officer in the UKA and has almost completely controlled
S the plans, finances, and operations of the UKA, especially
on the national level.
!i' ". '] There are indications that SHELTON's manner of
operating the UKA, its finances, and his stand concern-
ing non-violence has antagonized many UKA members.
.NyBirmingham proposes that the Bureau ive con-
'.i t'sideration to authorizing
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1 -Mr. McGuireCOUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECUjtITY DFETED COPY SENT rV t /-. ('
DISIRUPTION'OF RATE GROUPS ,.. [ ,
(UNITED KLANS OF AMERICA ' 1 "
NATIONAL KLONVOCATION) PER Fri R T
ReoBHairtels 8/29/66 and 9/20/60 and Bualrtel
9/2/66.
For the information of other offices, Birmingham
has suggested that we attempt to force the United Klans of
America, Inc. (UKA), to consider holding a National
Klonvocation.
bD Birmn ham sustains the b
u There seems to be sufficient factionalim and
state autonomy in the UKA national organization to logically
develop the Birmingham proposal.
2 -Atlanta (157-826) 2 -Memphis (157-576)
2 -Baltimore (157-865) 2 -Miami (157-1114)
2 -Charlotte (159-281) 2 -Mobile (157-582)
2 -Cincinnati (157-643) 2 --Newark
2 -Cleveland (157-513) 2 -New Orleans (157-2836)
2 -Columbia (157-151) 2 -Norfolk (157-464)
2 -Dallas (157-689) 2 -Philadelphia (157-1063)
2 -Jackson (157-640) 2 -Richmond (157-846)
2 -Jacksonville (157-803) 2 -Savannah (157-629)
2 -Knoxville (157-301) . 2 .'Tampa (157-1559)
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Letter to SAC, Birmingham
tt: OUNTERINTELLIGZNCS PRWBRAM
It is believed that within each state where the
UKA operates,' "smear campaign" can be developed against
Shelton which will begin with rumors and slowly grow in
substantial strength until our objective is accomplished.
This proposal can be moved through informants,
established news sources, anonymous communications, the
Bureau-controlled fictitious anti-Klan organization the
National Committee for Domestic Tranquility, chbin letters,
cartoons, compromise of Klansmen and other means too numeroupto mention.
Recipient offices are requested to consider this
proposal and within 30 days submit recommendations designed
to carry out the objective under consideration.
As we desire to coordinate this activity in
several offices, take no action in this matter other than
requested above without prior Bureau authority.
The Birmingham interest in this matter is
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r .Mr. W. C. Sullivafi DA':October .6, 1966 ,
1 -Mr. BaumgardnerOm F. J. Baumgardner 1 -Mr. Dunphy
' 1 -Mr. McGuire God,>
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S DISRUPTION OP ATE GROUPS
' _PURPOSE :
The purpose of this memorandum is to inforp"r you of tangble results obtained in the Stat6 of Florida roughaK .7~ii counterintelligence activit directed at \
%- BACKGROUND:
As you are aware Bureau-authorized counterintelligenceactivity directed against ~ began in April of 1966. Through . the controlled anonymous distribution of a Bureau-preparedcartoon and photograph depicting flas a former friend of
\ .Fidel Castro, we were able to substantially disturbi and , V cause the United Klans of America, Inc., to conduct an inves-tigation concerning~ former association with communisti Castro. ,J S-'( j
-J, As a result of this activity, effectively handled- by the Miami Office,e ormed the conclusion that membersof Klavern Number 4, United Klans of America, Inc., Florida,were attempting to discredit him. The manufactured divisionbetween land Klavern Number 4 came to a head at a recentmeeting of Florida State officers, United lans of America,,Inc.
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The Miami Office has now advised'ttlq go lg}esultof the counterintelligence activit %entioned above,resigned from the United Klans -i erica -Inc. Miam as also',advised that the Grand Dragon, Stte of Florida, has revokedthe charter of Klavern Number 4, and several former membersof that Klavern have refused to join another Klan unit, andconsequently are no longer bona fide members of the United . Klans of America, Inc.
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RE: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATIONS:
(1) That we continue to press .our counterintelligenceactivity in the State of Florida in order to take advantage ofdissension and-disorder created.
(2) That the attached airtel requesting the MiamiOffice to closely follow this matter and submit appropriatefollow-up recommendations be approved and forwarded to the MiamiOffice.
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Airtel 1 -Mr. J. E. Kelly, Jr.
1 -Mr. J. L. Martin
1 -Kr. McGuire
To: SACs, Richmond (157-846)
Atlanta (157-826)SBDaltimore (157-865)
SBirminglam (157-835)DELETED COPY SE;T P. t • Los Angeles
Mobile (157-582) BY LE11ER F/ '/ --
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Subject: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE .PROGRAM
INTERNAL -SECURITY ..DISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS
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We have a continuing program.directed against theAmerican Nazi Party (ANP) and the various Klan organizationsthroughout the United States. As certain Klan organizationsand the ANP have evidenced some common interests, we createdthe impression that the Klan and the ANP might form theKlanzi Party. This was done for the purpose of ridiculeand to provoke certain Klan leaders to an attack on theANP.
Recently the California Knights of the Ku Klux Klan(CKKKK) and the Maryland Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (HKKKK)have indicated a growing interest in the ANP.
[a In 1965, Nounterintelligence activity was takenagainst A .ReRHairtel reveals atas resigned his position withthe ANP and has reve ted to his former homosexual activities,
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-, Birminghamp Los Angeles
Mobile
RE: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
ReATrep reveals thatI/p , Improved Order of the Unnre Klln1I'OUSK) wasarrested in DeKlb County, Oeorlgai i n and charged withsodomy,
It appears that the activities o andmight be exposed in a manner which would ful y soreeANP, the IOUSK, and suggest that the other Klan organizationsseeking to support the ALP are doing so because of theirJ common interests in perversion.
Since the general public does not distinguish oneKlan group from another and normally attributes white supremistgi activity to the Klan as represented by Robert Bhelton,Imperial Wizard, United Klans of America, Inc. (UKA), it is
believed that the focusing of publio attention on backgroundof and might also be discrediting to theUKA.
Recipient offices are requested to give attentionto this matter, and submit counterintelligence recommendationudesigned to capitalize on the weaknesses apparent in the ANPand the IOUSK.
i"I , liclmond and Atlanta respectivel advise theBureau if the information relative to andmy be utilized in a public exposure of same without eopr izing3 sources.
SsTake no action in this matter other than that
specifically requested without prior Bureau autpqgrity.
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" r. C. Sul )AL: Nlovember 1, 196 Ri a1 hr. Baumgar ne o,:..FROM 1". J liLttl.llnrdler . 1 -Mr. Buartup n.S1 -M.r. lartn Room__
.I -Mr. HcGuire con .
Ti COUtITIILRJ'I'ELLI, IGEII(:C I(tCG11M"INTERNAL SECUtlITy
(ILAN TA; 1ATRS) G. /
BACKtGROUND: [
Sit ~e have a continuing program designed to bring the ;t !- United l:is of la Ieric Inc., under the e amination of local and statr laws. It is believed, through the proper enforce- r lat of ocal aicd state laws, organizations such as the United..lans of America, c., can be significantly retarded.
UOur inquiry in this matter has determined that the.Retail Sales and Use Tax to register, collect, and remit theeVj ta,: on retail sales of tangible personal property The Irin SUni ted ants of Ameria, Inc., has failed to comply with this S.la. in thr. State of Virginia.
"" As you know,
Unitod l lans o America, Inc., R Virginia, direcs a S particularly ocilerous lan orgauization and has continued to viciously attack the FBI. On orders, Klan rallies are held throughout the State of Virginia, and various FA / items arc sold at these rallies for profit, and no effort is eO::pended by the Klan to render the Retail Sales and Use Taxt thle State of Virginia,
In view ol tihe fact that the United Klans of
Inc.,'is clearly in violation of Virginia State Law, it is deemed necessary that this information be brought to
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It is believed that Governor Godwin is the only ".I individual in the State of Virginia who can insure thatnecessary action is taken to cause the United} Klnns ofAmerica, Ic., to comply with Virginia ltws. If this effort :is succe.,~1 in Virginia, other states may begin to applye::isting revenue laws to Klan and hate organizations.
R IECOMMINDAT ION:
1 That the attached airtel authorizing the SAC,lichmond, to contact Governor Godwin for the purpose of 1 informing i"im that the United Klans of America, Inc., Virginia, are reportedly not conforming with VirginiaState Ta:: Laws, be approved and forwarded to the Richmondlonl Norfolk Offices.
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Airtel I -Mr. Deegan
1 -Mr. McGuire
To: BACA, Tampa (157-1559)
.Miami (157-1114)
.rom: Director, FBI (157-9-0)
COURTERINTELLIOKCE PROGRAM
INTRNAL 8BCURITY.
ODIRUPTION OF HATZ GROUPS
(NATIONAL RALLY)
8ORIP
W ReTPatrtel 12/16/66, Wlrtel 18/22/86, igartel
12/27/866,all captioned "Counterintelligence Prolra, Internal
Security, Disruption of Rate Oroups (National ally)0i " and
TPairtels 12/15/88 and 18/30/8 captioned "Borip."
With respect to the proposals set forth in TPairtel
12/16/0066, Tampa s authorized to take the following action in
connection with the United Klans of America, Inc. (UKA),
National Rally to be held 1/21-2/67 at Orlando, Florida:
1. is auto
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eenews," which states that the Florida VEA Grand
r Dragon was arrested and that be mentioned a UVIA h7C
National Rally would be hold .212/67 at
2 Orlando Florida. Suggest t that he any 67h
desire to develop a nmwsworthy ary indicating
S/ a the UEA National Rally may detract from the
Orlando, Florida, publio image and affect the
decision of interested parties to open an Air Fora
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Base and a Disney-type playlaland'in the OrlandoFlorida, area. inaoe the Air Fores Base and teN pla land are topical items being reported by U. he may be in a poeition to oane publicofttlola a to take sothn preventing the UANational Rally.
Insure that W understands that the FI! interest can never be divulged in this matter andany story developed by him for television musatbe the product of him independent inquiries.
2. If you determin the UEA National Rally will beheld on property in whbioh the United Florida Ku KluxKlan (UPER) has a vested nterest, and it theUFEEK expresses an over ame. u areauthorised to direet
in a manner which will
It such a resolution can be developed by UKEEKleadership, sase should be sent to #e.rt Sheltonby telegram prior to the National Rally.
Jnn our direction of and
in this matter i adroitly handled withdue regard to the security and future potential ofthose informants.
Shave determined exactly what stand
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The Bureau agrees with Minal's recommendation notto direct to move for the removal of the UKA FloridaGrand Dragon at the National Rally meeting.
However, Miami is authofized to direct Miamiinformants in UKA Kiaverns Numbers
Tampa and Miami insure that every effort is taken
to protect the FBI interest in this oprzation to disrupt theNational Rally and submit expeditiously any indicated follow-uprecommendations, especially if National Rally site is changed.
NOTE:
UKA National Rally to be attended by ImperialWizard Robert Shelton and Tampa, as well as Miami, recommendsthe authorized counterintelligence activity to disrupt same.
A poor showing in Orlando, Florida- may encourage UKAImperial Wizard to remove UKA Florida Grand Draon ;fl
coopora ve th the Orlan o F orda, Res dent A ency, and
Florida, an SAC contact as een openly ati-Klanin his editorials and Bui es contain no derogatory informationregardingM This matter has been coordinated with theKlan Unit c d rects the Horip Proram a confidential
Soperation designed to reuov
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FROM 1 -C. D. DeloachRO r. F. J. Baumgardner 1 -I. W. Conrad
1 -W. C. Sullivan Goady 1I -W. D. Griffith
St'BJEC:: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 1 -.F. J. Baumgardner
INTERNAL SECURITY 1 -J. F. McGuireDISRUPTION OF HATE GROUPS -(1 1 r (ROBERT SHELTON)j -
2 g PURPOSE:
r- The purpose of this memorandum is to inform you(- that we are considering several additional counterintelligence
-techniques to be utilized against Robert Shelton, Imperial, Wizard, United Klans of America, Inc. (UKA), which are designedSto cause disorder within his Klan organization.
"'~BACKGROUND:
The Los Angeles Office has furnished the Bureau aletter dictated by Robert Shelton on official Klan stationary.('The contents of the letter are not important; however, theletter reveals that Shelton utilizes a stamp bearing hissignature in signing of communications, apparently in the4 interest of efficiency. The letter also contains the steno-graphic initials of Shelton's stenographer and an excellent representation of the kind of typewriter utilized by Shelton'sstenographer.
In order to augment counterintelligence proposalsunder consideration, we would like to reproduce an exact replicaof Shelton's signature stamp, and several exact copies of theletterhead type correspondence paper and envelope utilized.byShelton. In order to complete our need, it is also necessaryto identify the typewriter used by Shelton's stenographer.
OBJECTIVES: t REC-9
We believe that the use of Shelton's correspondencepaper and signature stamp will give us the facility to direct* letters, on a highly selective basis, and over Shelton's signa.ture, which will be designed to cause not only dissension withithe'leadership of the United Klans of America, Inc., but alsoin order to alienate other Klan groupsnpot presently underShelton's control:. 1
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RECOMMENDATION:
That this memorandum be approved, and the attachedletter and envelope by Shelton be forwarded to the DocumentSection in -rder that the previously-mentioned products maybe reproduced, and the kind of typewriter utilized by Sheltonidentified.
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UNITFD STATES G, :NNENT ' (:eor Memorandum
To Mr. W. C. Sulliv 1/27/67
1 -Mr. DeLoach
Fo 1 -Mr. W. C. Sullivan ,oM C. D. Brennan / 1 -Mr. C. D. Brennan ''Brennan Ny,.. o1 -Mr. J. T. Kelly G.nd_"_, 1- Mr. J. F. McGuire si: s(: r COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL SECURITY'I DISRUPTIOtOF HATE GROUPS
PURPOSE: "
The purpose of this memorandum is to set fortha counterintelligence proposal designed to disrupt theNational States Rights Party (NSRP), a well documentedhate group. "
BACKGROUND:
: , and currently employed as a
' i s ed for many years
.n recent time to his presentresidence in
PROPOSAL: ,7
n:k Attached is a specially prepared letter purportingto be an "informant report" from the Anti-DefamationLeague (ADL) in Dayton, Ohio. This report has been con-structed from public source data, and knowledge of the-Dayton, Ohio, locale.
the "informant report" wi inavertently" in an. envelope address P Headquarters, Dayton, Ohio, and mailed from We hope to create the impressiodid mismal is informant r ort.
'i It is noted the Anti-Defamation League is a sociatedwith the B'nai B'rith and follows hate group activifle bon aday-to-dny basis.
I E 2 1967We believe that this proposal will have asignificant disruptive effect on..the NSRP, -and NSIRP".offiiMlJ ention@d' in the repof '.
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
That authority be gradted for the CounterintelligenceUnit to prepare in crude typewritten form the attached"informant report:' and send same to the Savannah Office formailing.
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"Dear friendUi -$630.00 per mo. net. & etpens.-$450.00 per mo. legal fee.
"$120.00 per mo. expens. -Knoxville
-alabama attorney ? dont no.
"across board nsrp $32,302.00 collected up to 8/66,but spent $40,203.00.
round figues breakdown 1/66-2/66 6,400.00; 3/66-5/66$15,000.00; 6/66-6/66 $15,000.00.
"Biog. ans.as reg.----- is loyal and gets allpocket money at those rallys....big money can getdupes--give me more time----it was easier to movearound dayton----i wil send my messages to the oldbakery until youre man can meet me dowd here. theyJ get me busy and its hard to do all the righting thati do. send by my new P.O. box 100 dollzrs by 30th.
"pete LX
"make sure the rst of my money goes to winters bankin dayton....once this job is done here is thru.
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Mr. W. C. Sullivan nATe 1/24/67
'. 1 -Mr. C. D, DeloachSF) C. D. Brennan i ' -: Mr. W. C. Sullivan "° ..- -1 -Mr. J. P. Dunphy'1 -Mr. C. D. Brennant sutnlrc'r: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 1 Mr. J. G DeeganINTERNAL SECURITY Mr. J, F. McGuire
DISRUPTION*OF"HATE GROUPS ...43 (THeNATIONAL COMMITTEE FORr: DO MESTIC TRANQUILITY)
BACKGROUND:
(N The National Committee for Domestic Tranquility(NCDT), an approved counterintelligence development of the Internal Security Section, has been established as avehicle for attacking Klan policy and disputes from a low-key, common-sense, and patriotic position. Post,Office Box Number 124, Dayton, Ohio, Zip Code Number 54412, has beensurreptitiously established as National Headquarters for the
SIn view of recent developments in national KlanS : activities, the issuance of a special newsletter under the NCDT letterhead is necessitated. The attached special^ newsletter with one enclosure each, will be prepared by the: Exhibits Section, and mailed to Klan units in various states S- recommended by major offices participating in Klan counter- ii -"' intelligence. This entire mailing, which is limited innumber, will be handled by the Cincinnati Office at Dayton, Ohio, with the assurance that same can be accomplished without SBI interest becoming known...
The substantive position of the attached specianewsletter announces the establishment of a NCDT regionaloffice in Northport, Alabama, and encourages recipients to reexamine financial support being given to the United Klans of America, Inc. (UKA). The attachment to this newsletter is a copy of a newspaper article which appeared in the home { edition, November 1, 1966, of the "Clarion-Ledger," a. news-.paper of general circulation, Jackson, Mississippi. This
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article indicates that the Klan in Mississippi has beenabolished, and the UKA Imperial Wizard is having difficultyin controlling the situation. Although the article is notquite true, it may demonstrate to klansmbn in other statesthe UKA is in difficulty and not all that it should be.
It is believed that the distribution of the specialnewsletter, and attachment,should cause some disruption inthe UKA, and realign the thinking of some current members.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the attached newsletter with enclosure andwork order be approved for preparation by the ExhibitsSection for distribution to selected Klan units by theCincinnati Office.
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"My fellow Americans,
"It is with considerable pride I announce to youthe establishment of the first regional office of theNational Committee for Domestic Tranquility at Tuscaloosa,Alabama. While we are hastening to arrange for properfacilities in Tuscaloosa, your committee has acceptedtemporary private arrangements in Northport.
"Our executive board which recently met inSouth Hill, Virginia, arrived at the conclusion thatregional offices are most necessary. The selection ofTuscaloosa as the site of our first regional office isprompted by the interest displayed in your committee byklansmen in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, andFlorida. The proximity of Tuscaloosa to this great area:1' of American interest was another decisive factor.
"It is also with pride that we can inform you ofi " the appointment of Mr. John O. Diamond as the TuscaloosaRegional Director. In the near future, Mr. Diamond will beon the scene to insure that the interests of your committeeare fully protected against the wild and unwarrantedmachinations of the Tuscaloosa tulip whose greatest fear isthat he may not be the wealthiest Imperial Wizard in theUnited States,
"That you fully understand the position of theNCDT is our only objective. We hold that it is mostnecessary for all Americans to fully support our nationaleffort in Vietnam. We believe that this great effortrequires the understanding and moral support of each andevery God-fearing American. That our brave men cannot longendure without our wholehearted support and prayers is aself-evident truth.
'The-only position we can take is a strong one,resolving that our attention to the great problems of theday is not diverted by those who seek to disturb ourdomestic tranquility.
"Examining this question closely, we find thatthose who seek to disturb the domestic tranquility arethose who openly oppose our Vietnam effort or do nothingto support American interests. I do not think it necessaryto tell you that most prominent among those who lend thisopposition is the Communist Party. That group is operatedon the old axiom, "Divide and Conquer," and pursues thisobjective on a daily basis.
"Yet, we are not blind to the fact that Naziism and totalitarian ways are as unwanted in our great countryas commuuism. We are firm in the position that in theultimate analysis there is no difference existing betweentotalitarian philosophies and communism.
'"The Imperial Wizard whaoyou have so blindlyfollowed, spews a special kind of venom ihich has reducedthe Klan to.a totalitarian organization which well servesthe interests of the communists. If you still listen to him without evaluating his words, you also may be duped intodiverting the public interest from the great problems athand which must be tended to.
"Your committee has been openly and viciouslyattacked by communists, Your committee has been openly andviciously attacked by the Imperial Wizard you call Shelton.What is his real name? Has he ever spoken one word urging you to support our brave sons? Has he ever urged you tokeep your hard-earned money, rather than to support hisselfish wants? No! Ask him why he does not send Christmascards to our men in uniform. Ask him why he does not haveone purple heart veteran among his lieutenants. Oh, yes, he had one, but has done everything in his power to drivehim and his family into the poverty rolls of South Carolina.And while you ask him this, ask him also what has happenedto the Klan Constitution which forbids immorality and restrainsanyone from being a Klan leader who has been convicted of amajor offense against this great Government of ours. Doesnot his contempt for our Congress fall in the same shamefulslot as the contempt of Congress displayed for so many yearsby communists?
'These are the questions that have been answeredby former klansmen in Mississippi who have quit the Klan toback our boys in Vietnam. Remember that there is no UnitedKlans of America in Mississippi today as the Tuscaloosa tuliphas gone too far. Read your newspapers and you will see.
"Shelton will not provoke us as he has provokedothers. Your committee is growing in strength and Klanleaders who place God and country before Shelton and Sheklesare among us.
"That Shelton has claimed I have died, that I amnot Christian, is the same as saying that Freedom is dead.I assure you, I live the Christian life, and that his reportsof my demise are grossley exaggerated.
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"Our executive board will run your committee andwill mnke known to you, as time goes on, how you may contactus. For the sake of those who remain in the Klan but arewith us, we continue to use the same invisibility as Sheltonhas capitalized on, so that our committee can meet him onhis terms. We reserve the right to bring these thoughts toyou and to criticize the Imperial Wizard, as it is only inRussia, China, and the enslaved nations,'that criticism willnot be tolerated.
"Those of you who have been in touch with usshould proceed carefully with the formation of NCDT units.Remember, we ask no money, but only urge you to bring yourneeds, wants, desires and hopes to your duly elected repre-sentatives who will, without the expenditure of one redcopper, carry your voices into the state governments andthe.United States Congress. Do not be 'hoodwinked' furtherby the Imperial Wizard who is not welcomed by any statesmanin our two party systems of constitutional government.
"Those of you who have not talked with anyone fromthe NCDT as yet, be strong of heart; you may join with usin spirit by firmly resolving to attend no more the meetingsof the UKA.
"Christ did not say, 'Shelton is head of the Klan,as I am head of the Church,' but Christ did say, 'The hus-band is head of the house, as I am head of the Church.'This means you Klan fathers and husbands have your firstobligation to your wives and children, not to Shelton. Nowempty your larder and heart must be when you face your lovedones to tell them you must send $15 here and $50 there inorder to meet Shelton's demands. Take care, his god isgreen and mean, not the God of Charity you know.
"I have never met a klansman who did not love.hisJcountry, but I-have met those of Shelton's men who arestrictly professional money men and organizers; those whohave no real interest in our Southland. It is they whom youmust divorce yourselves from.
"Remember, be calm of judgement; do not bestampeded by irresponsible rabblerousers, Black Powerites,or the Tuscaloosa tulip.
"It is better to be dead than Red; and it follows--Sheltonnever, America forever.
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"Best wishes for a Happy New Year.
Harmon Blennerhasset
Executive Director
National Committee for
Domestic Tranquility
Dateline Dayton
P. S. "I am enclosing an article from 'ississippi whichshould be.of-interest to all.
"For those of you who have inquired of me, mythird and last request to formally debate Shelton at anyKlan rally of his choice has been refused by his office.This means that my public appearance with Shelton forFebruary 15, 1967, is cancelled. I will not extend theoffer again, as it is now most clear Shelton knows thattruth is on the side of the NCDT."
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IX 1flWM emorandum -r. Dich 1 -Pr. Wick Co.,_on
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Mr. W. C. Sulliva DAI-: June 9, 19C7
1 -Mr. W. C. Sullivan
FROM C. D. Brrnnan 1 -Mr. C. D. Brennnon
., I -Mr. J. V. Walsh Hod y.
Su!HJF(: COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
INTERNAL- SECURITY
DI.SRUPTIO OF HIATE GROUPS
UNITED (IANS OF AMERICA, INC;
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this memorandum is to advise of recentdevelopments in our counterintelligence program aimed at dis-.! runting the Ku Klux Klan.
DETAILS:
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The United Press International (UPI) carried a story'- date lined Salisbury, North Carolina 6/8/67, reporting that theNorth Carolina Grand Dragon and the Imperial Wizard of theUnited Klans of America, Inc., have been ousted by the Klan'ssuper-secret National Intelligence Committee (NIC) as reportedby the "Salisbury Pot," a North Carolina newspaper.
The article about the ouster of these Klan leaderswas carried in an exclusive front page report in the "Salisbury
The "Washington Post" also carried an article, whichis attached to this memorandum, reporting the same developments.
BACKGROUND:
The so-called super-secret NIC referred to in thesearticles is a fictitious organization originated and controlledby the Bureau in our continuing program to disrupt the Klan ona nationwide scale. The purpose behind this fictitiousCommittee is to circulate misleading information which willcontinue to neutralize and disrupt the Klan and discredit Klanlenders. iU. 0- r C- 55 / 7 ? 7 q IThe Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, bert.telton, and his North Carolina Grand Dragon, J. R. ,Jones, have• not, of course, been ousted by any official actof tf Klan butthe widely-circulated reports of their ouster by the-super-secret Committee will go far in adding to the dissension whichalready exists in Klan ranks. IW in957
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The letter addressed to all Imperial Officers and Grand Dragons by the fictitious NIC not only ordered thedismissal of the Imperial Wizard and the Grand Dragon ofNorth Carolina but also called for with]holding the fundsfrom the netibnal Klan organization and to continue pressureon Klan leaders to account for Klan money, which they haveallegedly been using for personal gain.
This latest development will no doubt create greatconsternation in Klan circles and we are following itclosely and feel it will have far-reaching consequences.
RECOMMENDATION:
None. For information.
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'Klans of America, Inc. and
J. Robert Jones, the North
Carolina KKK Grand Dra-
gon, have both been ousted
by the Klan's ultra secret
National Intelligence Com-
inittee the Salisbury (N.C.)
Post reported.
The Washington Post
Times Herald
the Washington Daily News
The " Evening Star (Washington -
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Daily News (New York)
Sunday News (New York)
New York Post
SlThe New York Times
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S"nlle Sui (Baltimore)
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Peoples' World
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To DIRECTOR. FBI DATE: 6/3/67
FROM 1 INSPECTOR JOSEPH A. SULLIVAN (157-640)
sUBJEC: CIVIL SUITS ARISIN. OUT OF )
RACIAL VIOLENCE V -1 ..
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COUNTERINTELLIGENCE PROGRAM
During the past week civil rights lawyers from
Jackson, Mississippi, have beei inquiring in the Natchez,
Mississippi, area concerning the financial status of
the accused murderers in the BEN CHESTER WHITE case which
e will be the subject of further murder trials during the
Fall of 1967.
The purpose in the inquiry was to ascertain
whether the accused subjects had any assets which
would be subject to attachment to compensate the heirs.
It appears that in pursuit of assets which
might derive to the heirs of a person such as BEN CHESTER
WHITE, who has been the victim of a racially oriented murdeF,
scope of inquiry might spread beyond the individuals
,immediately accused of the crime of murder to the
organization which they represented, the Ku Klux Klan (KKK);
and the accused murderers' community supporters. The
ramifications of a theory such as this are extensive,
but the import of the suggestion may be briefly defined
in the following conditions:
First, The racial hostility which resulted in the
WHITE murder is a product of hatreds generated and agitation
stimulated by the activities of KKK and other segregation
type groups. wThis is an induced product of the activity
of these groups.
b t Secondly, support of the action of the murderers
may be shown in the manner in which the defense of the'
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accused has been supported. Contributions have beenmade by the klan itself and individual klansmen. The4;y- klan has spearheaded defense funds. The klan lawyer
actually r&~resents the defendants in these cases andis being paid as a result of funds raised by the KKK.
The klansmen were in attendance at the first trialin this series on a regular basis. The defendantswere lionized at klan rallies and klan functions.
Thirdly, justification for the murder appearedin the propagandizing done by the klan. Covert anddirectly slanderous attacks were made on the victim
in justification for the murder.
These comments are as applicable to othercases such as the murder in the VIOLA LIUZZO case inF| the Mobile Division. The MIBURN and DABURN cases in
x, the Jackson Division are probably other cases.
Beyond his mother, brother, father and son,
not to mention his wife, a klansman dearly loves thedollar, and any time there is any probability of afinancial pinch arising in klan type activities theorganization immediately abates the nuisances it is
creating. If civil responsibility could be charged
even in established cases such as those described
above, motives accelerating klan activity would beseverely diminished.
It is suggested that the Counterintelligence
Desk engage in discussions with the Department for the
purpose of determining what could be done to implement
a program of the type suggested here. It does appear
that the Department could make public source datadeveloped as a result of trials available to heirs of
the victims of racial violence. The Department could
:s also suggest to civil rights sources available to them
.: that civil suits of the type suggested herein might
have a beneficial effect in reducing the vehemence of
radically segregationist organizations like the klan.
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To study this matter in further detail wouldrequire an analysis of the individual cases which arerated as proper vehicles for possible civil action. Thecases named'hbove aremerely suggestions. There areundoubtedly others when a review of Bureau files isconsidered further. Each case would have to stand.j on its own merits and the success would be dependentupon the enthusiasm of the lawyers who are prosecutingthe civil claims.
If the Bureau considers it appropriate, officesinvolved in the individual cases might be authorized tosuggest the possibility of civil suits against the klan andoffenders to the victims of appropriate cases ofracial violence.
Before attention is devoted to further developingthis theme, it would appear desirable that the Bureaufirst agree that it is an appropriate area for a
. counterintelligence type operation, and thereafter singleout selected cases for further consideration. Therefore,no further action will be taken pending Bureau analysisof this situation.
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Inspector Joseph A. Sullivan 6/19/67\, Jc:acon Divi ion
, Dirctor, CI 27 Mr. J. L. Martin
Sr CIVIL SUITS ARISING OUT OF
:' RACIAL VIOLENCE
CD -, RACIAL MATTFEiS
S, Reurlet 6/3/67.
Serious consideration has been given to yourrecommendation as set forth in your letter of 6/3/67 but theaction you recommended is not being initiated.
Victims of racial violence perpetrated by the Klador their survivors already have recourse to the courts whichcould satisfy any legitimate legal grievances they have andaccess to the public court records as to criminal action.While the survivors of victims of Klan violence would dowell to initiate legal action, advice or participation bythe Department could complicate criminal prosecutions orappeals,which could be embarrassing. It could be embarrassingto the Bureau if it became known that the Government wasmaking available information in civil litigation where theGovernment was not a legitimate party in interest. The Bureaudoes not desire to solicit civil action in these cases or be-come involved in any action which could result in demands forour personnel to act as witnesses in civil cases.
b e Although your suggestion is appreciated, it isI r believed the risks outweigh any potential benefit to the Bureau.
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(4)NOTE :
Inspector Joseph A. Sullivan, on special assignmentin Natchez, Mississippi, submitted a suggestion recommendingthat the Bureau consider as a counterintelligence measureassisting victims of Klan terrorism in obtaining reliefthrough civil suits against klansmn responsible for crimessuch as murder.
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UNITED STATES GO ENM'NI 4 t
1 I 1- Mr. t eLoachM emorandum 1 -Aul. ishop
1 -Mr. Sullihon r ...
9 .rn/va DATE: 9" 22,67
1 -Mr. C.D. Brei a -
FROM C. ). lrenni ' I -hMr. hlynn H.I.,
I -Mr. Marion God
S:B: -COUNTEI NTELL.GENCE PROGRI'A .
INTLifX SECUlit DISRUPTION
OF -HATLE QLOUPS (NTIONAITT/
H RI AL 71/,TTEIR (ORGANIZATION)
"i: PUHPOSE:
:- To advise you of the resul's of drisruptive action
n- taken a nniust the Broward County, Florida, chapters of the
SFNa;tional State! Rights Party (NSlP).
SBACKGROUND:
As Io are aware, w., have oil several occasions
di se itjl): td publ ic source information concuerning the NSIIP,
which i % a notorious right-wing anti-Semitic hate group that
has continuously attacked the Director and the Bureau' through
their hatlte publications. Our disseoination was made to
S.s orgaizing a 30-minute pecin.al television pr'oduction
ol extr'mis t grl s ill Florida.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS:
-iamifn a advised that the above-mentioned television
production was telecasted on 9/17/67 and was entitled
"Thunderbolt On The Right." It is notedthat "The Thunderbolt"
is the official publication of the NSRP. The program was
shown from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and audience rating indicated
that between 150,000 and 200,000 persons in the area from
Palm Beach, Florida, to Key Wscit, Florida, viewed this program.
After the telecast, approximately twice the number of telephone
calls usually received concerning a similar type program were
-eceived by the television station. All except a few of these
'ra3ls waere, favorable.
.is conducting a survey on mail received.
Based on the favorable reaction to this program, the television
station is preparing a kinescope recording of the film for
re.play at a later date and for the purpose a making the film
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• h. ndum C.D.IGrenial to \.C. tuol i I /
wI-'Tsl 8 r:ei,.ni and church groups for pri'pte showinlgs.
Slie' "i hna also advised that a shckhrg impa;rtSon view r.; of this r;how was had in viev: of vi 'iou, public .remarks n: jO by 1lIrs of thle NSIF inc ludinll one remnarkby a NSVI leadler who accused ddph Hlitlrc of bring too oer lIt'lt in his hnidl ing of the Jews.
ACTION:
i cNone. For information.
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IMPERIAL WIZARD PLANS TO
USE DRUGS AND LIE DETECTOR
TO HOLD KLAN IN LINE
Reliable sources advise that Robert Shelt
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