The "A" in A. Mitchell Palmer was his first name. It stood for Alexander.
The Red Scare
Palmer was just looking for a campaign issue to gain support for his presidential aspirations.
Mitchell Palmer, the U.S. Attorney General during the Red Scare of the early 1920s, led a series of raids known as the Palmer Raids. He arrested thousands of alleged anarchists, communists, and radicals, particularly targeting immigrants. These actions were part of a broader campaign to suppress political dissent and perceived threats to national security during that period. Many of those arrested were later deported or faced legal challenges.
Alexander Mitchell Palmer was an American lawyer and politician who served as the U.S. Attorney General from 1919 to 1921 under President Woodrow Wilson. He is best known for his role in the Red Scare following World War I, during which he oversaw a series of raids known as the Palmer Raids aimed at arresting and deporting radical leftists, particularly anarchists and communists. His actions were controversial and led to significant criticism regarding civil liberties and the treatment of immigrants. Palmer's aggressive stance on perceived threats to national security reflected the broader anxieties of the time.
The "A" in A. Mitchell Palmer was his first name. It stood for Alexander.
Alexander Mitchell Palmer was born on 1872-05-04.
A. Mitchell Palmer has written: 'Aims and purposes of the Chemical Foundation incorporated'
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A communist
Stroudsburg Pa
A. Mitchell Palmer. Not quite sure what the A. stood for though... lol. :)
Encore with John Palmer - 2006 George Mitchell was released on: USA: 2 July 2009
palmer raids
A. Mitchell Palmer was a lawyer and legislator and, from 1919-1921, he was Attorney General of the United States. He is best known for his highly publicized campaigns against suspected radicals, which started the Red Scare of 1919-1920.
Mitchell Palmer