http://bigstory.ap.org/article/a8ed212468c741eb993609cd480efe21/ku-klux-klan-dreams-rising-again-150-years-after-founding
My friend Jo Ciavaglia posted this link about the KKK making a comeback. With Independence Day in a few days, this got me thinking about some of the white supremacist rallies I’ve shot over the years. The one I remember most was one in Valley Forge Park in 2004. I’m all for freedom of speech, but I hardly think this “hate” is what are forefathers thought of when they wrote the Declaration of Independence. I still can not understand why a person would hate someone else because they are not like them. Sadly, this seems like a prevalent theme in the world we live in. 🙁
VALLEY FORGE, PA – SEPTEMBER 25: A members of the Ku Klux Klan salutes during American Nazi Party rally at Valley Forge National Park September 25, 2004 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Hundreds of American Nazis from around the country were expected to attend. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images) (William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)
VALLEY FORGE, PA – SEPTEMBER 25: An family of American Nazi party members arrives for an American Nazi rally at Valley Forge National Park September 25, 2004 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Hundreds of American Nazis from around the country were expected to attend. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images) (William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)
VALLEY FORGE, PA – SEPTEMBER 25: A young member of the Ku Klux Klan salutes during American Nazi Party rally at Valley Forge National Park September 25, 2004 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Hundreds of American Nazis from around the country were expected to attend. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images) (William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)
VALLEY FORGE, PA – SEPTEMBER 25: A National Park Police Officer stands guard behind an American Nazi party member during American Nazi Party rally at Valley Forge National Park September 25, 2004 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Hundreds of American Nazis from around the country were expected to attend. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images) (William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)
VALLEY FORGE, PA – SEPTEMBER 25: An American Nazi party member holds a sign during American Nazi Party rally at Valley Forge National Park September 25, 2004 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Hundreds of American Nazis from around the country were expected to attend. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images) (William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)
VALLEY FORGE, PA – SEPTEMBER 25: An American Nazi party member arrives carrying a Nazi flag for an American Nazi rally at Valley Forge National Park September 25, 2004 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Hundreds of American Nazis from around the country were expected to attend. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images) (William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)
VALLEY FORGE, PA – SEPTEMBER 25: American Nazi party members participate in an American Nazi Party rally at Valley Forge National Park September 25, 2004 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Hundreds of American Nazis from around the country were expected to attend. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images) (William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)
VALLEY FORGE, PA – SEPTEMBER 25: American Nazi party members enter the amphiteatre during American Nazi Party rally at Valley Forge National Park September 25, 2004 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Hundreds of American Nazis from around the country were expected to attend. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images) (William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)
VALLEY FORGE, PA – SEPTEMBER 25: A members of the American Nazi Party salute during American Nazi Party rally at Valley Forge National Park September 25, 2004 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Hundreds of American Nazis from around the country were expected to attend. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images) (William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)
And then there were the anti-nazi protesters. Not sure why they wear masks.
VALLEY FORGE, PA – SEPTEMBER 25: Anti-Nazi protesters arrive outside an American Nazi rally at Valley Forge National Par September 25, 2004 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Hundreds of American Nazis from around the country were expected to attend. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images) (William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)
VALLEY FORGE, PA – SEPTEMBER 25: Anti-Nazi protesters shout into a car outside an American Nazi rally at Valley Forge National Par September 25, 2004 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Hundreds of American Nazis from around the country were expected to attend. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Getty Images) (William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)
I believe this image is from some time in the mid 90’s. I was assigned to shoot an Iamy, or David Iams society assignment. The event was at the home of #Chef George #Perrier (2nd from left). It featured some of the greatest chefs in Philadelphia history cooking on the grill. The one I most remember though, is Chef Tell (left), born Friedman Paul Erhardt who owned Chef Tell’s Manor House in Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania. It was a place that my wife and I frequented often and got to know Chef pretty well. He was a wonderful, jovial fellow always looking to put a smile on your face as well as feed your tummy. I recall one assignment where he was teaching a grilling class at his restaurant. He was showing the folks how to grill steaks. While I was photographing him, after one demonstration he handed me a fork full of steak and wanted me to taste it. As politely as I could, I declined because I don’t eat red meat. He snickered, then put his massive hand upon my shoulder, and squeezing the back of my neck said, “You’ve got ball my friend. No one tells me no.” Uh, oh!! I thought. Scared to death because he was a big imposing fellow. Then he busted out laughing. Received that he didn’t kill me, so did I. He never let me forget that night. Teased me whenever I stopped by.