Record #:

16158

Author(s):

Harris, William C.

Abstract:

Governor William Woods Holden represented the head of a new political movement in the state following the Civil War, the Republican Party. During this point in history, republicans were concerned with protecting newly freed African-American liberties. Holden would be removed from office by a Democratic impeachment after he took action against members of the Klan.

Source:

Tar Heel Junior Historian (NoCar F 251 T3x), Vol. 28 Issue 1, Fall 1988, p6-8, il

Subject(s):

Holden, William Woods, 1818-1892; Reconstruction (1865-1877)--North Carolina