On November 20, 1922, Louisiana Governor John M. Parker met with President Warren G. Harding to discuss escalating violence perpetrated by the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) in Louisiana. This meeting was part of Governor Parker’s broader efforts to seek federal assistance in addressing Klan-related crimes, including the disappearance and suspected murder of two men near Bastrop, Louisiana. Investigative journalist John T. Rogers documented these events, highlighting the severity of the Klan’s activities in the region. ?Wikipedia

During the early 1920s, the KKK experienced a resurgence across the United States, with significant activity in Southern states like Louisiana. The organization’s influence led to numerous acts of intimidation and violence, prompting state officials to seek federal intervention to restore law and order.