David Ernest Duke
- Born:
- July 1, 1950, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- White Supremacist, Political Activist, Author
Early Life and Education
- Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and raised primarily in the Southern United States.
- Attended Louisiana State University (LSU).
- Early involvement in far-right political movements, including white supremacist organizations.
- It is during his early activism that Duke effectively became 'ku klux klan born', engaging heavily with their ideologies and rhetoric.
Career and Major Achievements
- Served as Grand Wizard of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1970s.
- Founded the National Association for the Advancement of White People (NAAWP).
- Published several books promoting white supremacist ideology.
- Successfully ran for a seat in the Louisiana House of Representatives in 1989.
- Unsuccessful campaigns for U.S. Senate and Governor of Louisiana.
Notable Works
- Jewish Supremacism: My Awakening on the Jewish Question
- My Awakening
Legacy and Impact
David Duke is a controversial figure known for his long history of white supremacist activism. His political activities and writings have contributed to the spread of racist and anti-Semitic ideologies.