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Alexander Mitchell Palmer was born on 4th May, 1872. Worried by the revolution that had taken place in Russia, Palmer became convinced that Communist agents were planning to overthrow the American government. His view was reinforced by the discovery of thirty-eight bombs sent to leading politicians and the Italian anarchist who blew himself up outside Palmer's Washington home. He launched a campaign against radicals and left-wing organizations with help of John Edgar Hoover.
The series of raids on suspected communist, socialist, and anarchist groups, known as the Palmer Raids, was led by U.S. Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer in 1919 and 1920. These raids were part of the broader Red Scare, fueled by fears of radical leftist movements following World War I. Palmer aimed to arrest and deport individuals deemed dangerous, resulting in thousands of arrests and significant civil liberties violations.
Mitchell Palmer
A. Mitchell Palmer was called a "red-blooded patriot" due to his fervent anti-communist stance during the Red Scare of the early 20th century. As U.S. Attorney General, he led aggressive campaigns against suspected radicals and anarchists, embodying the era's intense nationalism and fear of foreign influences. His actions, including the Palmer Raids, were seen as a defense of American values and security, solidifying his image as a staunch patriot committed to protecting the nation from perceived threats.
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 "Palmer Raids," a series of government actions aimed at suppressing radical leftist movements, particularly following the Russian Revolution. These raids targeted suspected anarchists and communists, leading to widespread arrests and deportations, and they sparked significant debate over civil liberties and government overreach. Palmer's aggressive anti-radical stance contributed to the Red Scare of the early 20th century.
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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attorney general A. Mitchell Palmer, went on a witch hunt after the communists and anarchists. Mitchell Palmer took advantage of America's fear of communism and helped to orchistrate a "red scare" nearly 5,000 people were held in jail. Most weren't quilty of anything.
Alexander Mitchell Palmer was born on 4th May, 1872. Worried by the revolution that had taken place in Russia, Palmer became convinced that Communist agents were planning to overthrow the American government. His view was reinforced by the discovery of thirty-eight bombs sent to leading politicians and the Italian anarchist who blew himself up outside Palmer's Washington home. He launched a campaign against radicals and left-wing organizations with help of John Edgar Hoover.
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The raids were named the "Palmer Raids," after the U.S. Attorney General at the time, A. Mitchell Palmer. Conducted under the leadership of Palmer, these raids targeted individuals suspected of being involved in communist or anarchist activities during the Red Scare of the 1920s.
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
The series of raids on suspected communist, socialist, and anarchist groups, known as the Palmer Raids, was led by U.S. Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer in 1919 and 1920. These raids were part of the broader Red Scare, fueled by fears of radical leftist movements following World War I. Palmer aimed to arrest and deport individuals deemed dangerous, resulting in thousands of arrests and significant civil liberties violations.