1999 Aryan Nation Parade in Coeur d'Alene

The canceled neo-Nazi parade in Whitefish, Mont., this month reminds this columnist of a 1999 parade in downtown Coeur d'Alene, led by Aryan Nations leader Richard Butler. The racist from Hayden Lake was then 82 and still spewing hatred. He attracted less than two dozen to the march, including a baby in a stroller and her 6-year-old sister. The march also attracted a large crowd of chanting protesters.

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Thu., Jan. 19, 2017

FILE- In this 1999 file photo, a protester flashes the peace sign at the Aryan Nations parade as the white separatists' color guard passes by on Sherman Avenue.

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FILE- In this 1999 file photo, Aryan Nations parade was rerouted onto 4th Ave after protesters blocked Sherman Ave.

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FILE- In this 1999 file photo, Aryan Nations marchers as watch John Mattmiller, who cooks at Zips on Sherman Ave., finishes posting the marquee message on the sign in front of the restaurant before the parade.

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FILE- In this 1999 file photo, with baby in tow an Aryan supporter repeatedly hits Tony Axson of Coeur d'Alene in the face after the Aryan Nations Parade. "I'm here to support my community today." said Axson of his actions against the Aryans.

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FILE- In this 1999 file photo, police restrain protesters who tried to interfere with arrests on Sherman Avenue near Fourth, where a human blockade forced the Aryan Nations parade to alter its route.

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FILE-In this 1999 file photo, anti-Racism protesters confront Aryan Nations supporters as they arrive in Coeur d' Alene City Park Saturday.

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FILE- In this 1999 file photo, Richard Butler, leader of the Aryan Nations, and his supporters give the stiff arm salute to protesters from the stage of the bandshell in Coeur d'Alene's City Park.

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FILE- In this 1999 file photo, an Aryan supporter beats a woman during the clash at Coeur d'Alene City Park.

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FILE- In this 1999 file photo, anti-Aryan protesters react to the unfurling of a Nazi flag as over 100 white seperatists prepare to leave Coeur d'Alene's City Park.

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FILE- In this 1999 file photo, Aryan Nation supporters and protesters clash on the grounds on Coeur d'Alene's City Park resulting in several heated confrontations.

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FILE- In this 1999 file photo, the audience at the Inland Northwest Human Rights Rally at North Idaho College in Boswell Hall raise their hands in celebration after singing "We Shall Overcome" in the closing program. Four to five hundred people showed up to participate in the rally which was planned at the same time as the Aryan Nations parade.