Who was William J simmons?

William J. Simmons was an American businessman and a prominent figure in the early 20th century, best known for his role as a leader of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) during its resurgence in the 1910s and 1920s. He founded the second incarnation of the Klan in 1915, drawing inspiration from the original organization and promoting its agenda of white supremacy, nativism, and anti-Immigration sentiments. Simmons also played a key role in popularizing the Klan's image through public demonstrations and the use of Propaganda. His leadership contributed to the Klan's significant influence in American society during that period.