Synopsis
"Attack on Terror: The FBI Against the Ku Klux Klan in Mississippi" is a nonfiction book written by Don Whitehead and published in 1970. The book provides a detailed account of the FBI's efforts to combat the Ku Klux Klan in Mississippi during the 1960s.
Whitehead, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, was granted unprecedented access to the FBI's investigations of Klan activity in Mississippi. He uses his access to FBI agents, wiretap transcripts, and other documents to provide an inside look into the agency's efforts to dismantle the Klan's power in the state.
The book covers a wide range of topics, including the Klan's history in Mississippi, its violent tactics against civil rights activists, and the efforts of FBI agents to gather evidence against Klan members. Whitehead also examines the political climate in Mississippi during this time and the challenges that the FBI faced in pursuing its investigations.
Through his research, Whitehead uncovers a number of important details about the FBI's investigation, including the use of wiretaps and undercover agents, the creation of a special task force to investigate Klan activity, and the FBI's efforts to identify and arrest key Klan leaders.
Overall, "Attack on Terror" is a powerful and revealing account of the FBI's fight against the Ku Klux Klan in Mississippi. Whitehead's meticulous research and engaging writing style make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the civil rights movement, the FBI's role in American history, or the ongoing struggle for racial justice.