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Crackdown on Klan, 1952, Nets Grand Dragon

Hamilton (center at podium, un

Asheville Fascist and Presidential Candidate William Dudley Pelley

On July 30, 1965, American fascist and anti-Semite William Dudley Pelley died. A writer, novelist and screenwriter from Massachusetts, he turned to politics and religion after a near-death experience and the Great Depression.

Launch of Rayon Producer, Burlington Mills

On July 29, 1924, Burlington Mills, owned by entrepreneur J. Spencer Love, began operations.

Attack at House in the Horseshoe

On July 29, 1781, Phillip Alston and a small band of patriot militia were besieged at the Alston home by forces loyal to the king under the command of David Fanning. 

Tobacco Magnate R.J. Reynolds

Richard Joshua Reynolds built one of North Carolina's most prosperous tobacco factories and eventually revolutionized the industry, amassing great wealth.

Political Utility Player, Ambassador Capus Waynick

On July 28, 1951, Capus Waynick of High Point was appointed United States ambassador to Colombia.

Confederates Repulse Union Army at Boon’s Mill, 1863

Boon's Mill - Here on July 28. 1863, a Confederate force repulsed a Union march on the vital WIlmington and Weldon Railroad. Breastworks 50 yds.

The “Prince of Politicians,” Thomas L. Clingman

The “Prince of Politicians,” T

Homegrown Jihadists Arrested in Raleigh, 2009

Mugshots from members of the “

Robert C. Anderson, Presbyterian Leader at Montreat

On July 26, 1864, Dr. Robert C. Anderson was born near Martinsville, Virginia.