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Disturbing images inside America’s White Nationalist Movement by photographer who spent 11 years documenting white supremacists

Photographer Anthony Karen spent 11 years documenting white supremacists in the United States

THESE photographs shed light on a secretive community in the United States who devote themselves to the cause of white separatism.

New York photojournalist Anthony Karen was allowed access to the extreme right-wing families as they rally or meet up socially.

Perhaps this is the most shocking picture of the set because it shows a boy of no more than five years old doing a Nazi salute
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A boy of no more than five years old doing a Nazi saluteCredit: Anthony Karen

He spent 11 years capturing the people who have no shame in displaying Nazi regalia.

In one photographs a young boy has his arm is outstretched arm as he performs a fascist salute.

Another child can be seen selling lemonade at a stand - a common sight in America’s suburbia.

But unlike other stalls of this kind, it bears the SS logo and has “Future White Knights” written on the front.

A skinhead called 'Hatchet' displays his tattoos
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A skinhead called 'Hatchet' displays his tattoosCredit: Anthony Karen
Target practice during the 'Hated and Proud' weekend in Iowa
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Target practice during the 'Hated and Proud' weekend in IowaCredit: Anthony Karen
Charles, 36, a Lieutenant in the NSM, addresses the crowd shortly before a Swastika lighting ceremony at the Hated and Proud concert, which was held on a small farm in America’s heartland
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Charles, 36, a Lieutenant in the NSM, addresses the crowd shortly before a Swastika lighting ceremony at the Hated and Proud concert, which was held on a small farm in America’s heartlandCredit: Anthony Karen
A wedding ceremony held at the annual Oi Fest, sponsored by the White Knights of America, Death Head Hooligans and the Sons of Aesir motorcycle club, Arizona
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A wedding ceremony held at the annual Oi Fest, sponsored by the White Knights of America, Death Head Hooligans and the Sons of Aesir motorcycle club, ArizonaCredit: Anthony Karen
The ‘14’ before the 'Future White Knights' stands for white supremacist David Lane's 14 words: 'We must secure the existence of our people and a future for white children'
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The ‘14’ before the 'Future White Knights' stands for white supremacist David Lane's 14 words: 'We must secure the existence of our people and a future for white children'Credit: Anthony Karen

Their extreme right-wing politics is controversial but the photographer here tries to put any judgement aside.

Karen aims to capture the white nationalist human side as they meet up for rallies, dance or attend white power weddings.

All of it is shot in black and white, adding starkness his photographs but also allowing the viewer to concentrate on the subjects.

Christine and Steven celebrate at their wedding having cut their cake with blue icing at the annual ‘Nationals’ weekend of the National Socialist Movement (NSM) in Laurens
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Christine and Steven celebrate at their wedding having cut their cake with blue icing at the annual ‘Nationals’ weekend of the National Socialist Movement (NSM) in LaurensCredit: Anthony Karen
White nationalist leader Arthur Jones and his wife Patricia during the National Socialist meeting and banquet
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White nationalist leader Arthur Jones and his wife Patricia during the National Socialist meeting and banquetCredit: Anthony Karen
Members of two local white nationalist organisations prepare for a silent demonstration a few blocks away in opposition of the Black Lives Matter movement
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Members of two local white nationalist organisations prepare for a silent demonstration a few blocks away in opposition of the Black Lives Matter movementCredit: Anthony Karen
White nationalists in the mosh pit at the National Socialist Movement sponsored Hated and Proud concert
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White nationalists in the mosh pit at the National Socialist Movement sponsored 'Hated and Proud'; concertCredit: Anthony Karen
A child wearing a Nazi t-shirt looks on as a skinhead leaves the mosh pit after a performance by the band Max Resist
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A child wearing a Nazi t-shirt looks on as a skinhead leaves the mosh pit after a performance by the band Max ResistCredit: Anthony Karen
Two skinheads deliver a Nazi salute in front of the photographer
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Two skinheads deliver a Nazi salute in front of the photographerCredit: Anthony Karen
A National Socialist Movement member at a hotel a day before an organised rally at the Capitol Building in Washington, DC
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A National Socialist Movement member at a hotel a day before an organised rally at the Capitol Building in Washington, DCCredit: Anthony Karen
An activist receives medical attention after their annual congress is attacked by a group of protesters in New Jersey
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An activist receives medical attention after their annual congress is attacked by a group of protesters in New JerseyCredit: Anthony Karen

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Nazi merchandise on sale with swastikas emblazoned on t-shirts - the vendor is sporting one which says Aryan WomanCredit: Anthony Karen
An Israeli flag taken from an unknown embassy is used as a door mat at the IKA's headquarters in Dawson Springs, Kentucky
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An Israeli flag taken from an unknown embassy is used as a door mat at the IKA's headquarters in Dawson Springs, KentuckyCredit: Anthony Karen

Karen has been documenting the Klu Klux Klan since 2005 and says he became involved through his interest in “religious ideology and marginalised subject matter”.

In all he has chronicled 14 Klan groups in the Southern states of the US and one in Germany.

Explaining why he chose these organisations to study, he told Sun Online: “Most of us grew up hearing about the Ku Klux Klan, and have seen the cliché images, etc, but I had a genuine curiosity to see things for myself.

“A few years into documenting the Klan, an opportunity to photograph a Nazi organization was realized, so my interest kept building from there.

“My inquiring mind continues to evolve, for example, two years ago I embarked on a project where I documented crime scenes that took place during the Civil Rights era at the hands of the Silver Dollar Group, a rogue element of the KKK at the time.

“Currently, I’m exploring how certain life experiences may have a profound effect on an individual’s mindset as it pertains to these ideologies.”

He also defended his photojournalism on these groups and denied he was glorifying them.

“I refute the assessment, alluding to the point that turning a blind eye and embracing ignorance doesn’t take away from the fact something exists,” he said.

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