One hundred years ago, students from the University of Notre Dame stood up against the Ku Klux Klan in South Bend, Indiana, preventing a picnic and parade that aimed to showcase Klan's power. This act of bravery is being commemorated by honoring the Fighting Irish legacy.
The Fighting Irish: Punching Nazis for 100 years. 🫡☘️ https://t.co/QlXCygrqXn
100 years ago today, the Ku Klux Klan wanted to showcase its power and cement its sudden grip on Indiana politics by holding a picnic and parade in South Bend, the most Catholic area in the state. #NotreDame students didn't let that happen: https://t.co/LjzReLBpnS https://t.co/2OeIYC6kRf
Great speech by @SenToddYoung honoring the very first Fighting Irish...100 years ago this week. God, Country, #NotreDame. https://t.co/q8PGqdiL9x
One hundred years ago, students from the University of Notre Dame confronted members of the KKK on the streets of South Bend. We remember the bravery of these students and celebrate the day they put the “fight” in the @NotreDame Fighting Irish. https://t.co/gYjCDYjyBL
One years ago, students from the University of Notre Dame confronted members of the KKK on the streets of South Bend. We remember the bravery of these students and celebrate the day they put the “fight” in the @NotreDame Fighting Irish. https://t.co/n0Ehk5cLDy