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William Potter Gale

William Potter Gale was an American Christian minister and political activist known for advocating extremist views. He promoted racial segregation, white supremacy, and conservative Christian values, often arguing that society should be governed according to biblical principles. Gale founded organizations such as the Christian Identity movement, which promotes the belief that white Europeans are the true descendants of biblical Israelites and that other races are inferior. His ideologies have been associated with extremist and racist movements, making him a controversial figure in American history.