The Shocking Truth Behind The Knights Of The Golden Circle and Lincoln Assassination

Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, was assassinated on April 14, 1865, in a heinous act that shocked the nation. While the official narrative blames John Wilkes Booth, evidence suggests a deeper and more sinister conspiracy involving The Knights of the Golden Circle.

The Rise of The Knights of the Golden Circle

The Knights of the Golden Circle (KGC) was a secret society formed in the mid-19th century, whose members sought to establish a vast Southern empire that stretched from Mexico to the Caribbean. Deeply intertwined with the Southern secessionist movement, the KGC aimed to promote the interests of slaveholders and expand slavery's influence.

As Lincoln assumed office in 1861, tensions between the North and South reached a boiling point. The KGC, with their immense influence and resources, saw Lincoln's presidency as a direct threat to their goals, leading to the initiation of a diabolical plan.

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The Conspiracy Takes Shape

Under the shroud of secrecy, the KGC conspired to kidnap President Lincoln, hoping to use him as a bargaining chip to secure their Southern empire. Yet, as the war approached its end, their plans took a dark and deadly turn.

On that fateful April evening at Ford's Theatre, John Wilkes Booth, a prominent actor and sympathizer of the Confederacy, carried out the assassination of Lincoln. However, evidence suggests that Booth was not acting alone but as part of a larger operation orchestrated by the KGC.

Unveiling the Truth

Many historians argue that Booth was merely a pawn in a grand scheme devised by the KGC. The organization had infiltrated high-ranking positions in the military, government, and even at Ford’s Theatre, allowing them to execute their plan with precision.

The meticulously planned assassination aimed to plunge the nation into further chaos, potentially reigniting the flames of the Civil War. With Lincoln out of the picture, the KGC hoped to destabilize the Union government and secure their vision of a Southern empire.

However, their plot failed to achieve its intended outcome. The assassination of Lincoln undeniably had a profound impact on the nation, but it also fueled a renewed determination to unify and rebuild. The KGC's dream of a Southern empire shattered with the defeat of the Confederacy and the gradual dismantling of slavery.

The Legacy of the Knights of the Golden Circle

Although the KGC's plan ultimately failed, their legacy remains shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Many believe that remnants of the organization persisted long after the Civil War, continuing their subversive activities and working to undermine the reunification of the United States.

The Knights of the Golden Circle and the Lincoln Assassination represent a dark chapter in American history. It serves as a reminder of the lengths that some were willing to go to preserve their interests and the determination of the American people to overcome adversity.

The Lincoln Assassination orchestrated by the Knights of the Golden Circle remains a haunting reminder of the deep divisions that threatened to tear apart the United States during one of the darkest periods of its history. Unveiling the truth behind the conspiracy adds a new layer to our understanding of these troubling events and forces us to confront the darker aspects of humanity.

Despite the temporary victory that the KGC may have achieved with Lincoln's assassination, their ultimate failure highlights the resilience and strength of a nation determined to move forward and create a united future. The legacy of the Knights of the Golden Circle serves as a cautionary tale, reminding us of the importance of remaining vigilant against forces that seek to divide and undermine the fabric of our society.

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You can't understand the Lincoln Assassination without understanding the Knights of the Golden Circle, the most powerful and secret society in all America at that time. It is somewhat unusual to know how very little has been written about this organization, especially when I've just finished six novels in the series based on hundreds of newspaper articles, periodicals, and magazines. Their existence was well established before the Civil War.

The organization grew out of Southern Rights Clubs in the South who were mostly interested in opening up more territory to slavery. These secret clubs financed slave ships that continued to illegally abduct Africans after the slave trade became officially abolished in 1808.

In 1855, George Bickley, a resident of Cincinnati, Ohio, organized the Southern Rights movement into the highly secretive Knights of the Golden Circle, also known in abbreviated form as the KGC, a volunteer militia initially formed for a new invasion of Mexico.

The words in this book were actually written by a member of the Order who never revealed his name. This book will give great insight into who the KGC were and what their purpose was for existence.

The Knights of the Golden Circle merged with the expansionist Order of the Lone Star in 1858 and planned an invasion of Mexico which was eventually aborted by a senator from Texas, his name Sam Houston. After calling off the attack, the KGC aimed at fueling secession. State regimental leaders, in concert with folks like John Pettus, Henry Wise, and Texas Ranger Ben McColloch, helped the Knights of the Golden Circle evolve into the paramilitary spearhead of the secessionist movement. These military units came to be known as the Minute Men in South Carolina and the Texas Knights in Texas, over 8,000 strong.

There were many discussed attempts on Abraham Lincoln's life, beginning with one organized by the Knights of the Golden Circle in February 1861. The person involved was a hairdresser from Baltimore by the name of Cipriano Ferrandini. He was accused but never indicted for plotting the assassination of Abraham Lincoln on February 23, 1861.

There has been much discussion of the Knights of the Golden Circle and their influence on the events of that fateful night in Washington City on April 14, 1865.

Newspaper articles across the nation advertised the need for troops to muster in Brownsville, Texas in 1860 to eventually attack Mexico. These plans were called off due to the tension between the North and South, and the constant talk of secession.

Names associated with the Knights of the Golden Circle (not necessarily proven to be a member) were: President Franklin Pierce, George W. L. Bickley, Brigadier General Elkanah Greer, John Wilkes Booth, Buckner Stith Morris, Lambdin P. Milligan, Jesse James, and Samuel Mudd, one of the accused Lincoln Assassination conspirators.