A. Mitchell Palmer

U.S. Congressperson

1872 – 1936

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Who was A. Mitchell Palmer?

Alexander Mitchell Palmer, best known as A. Mitchell Palmer, was Attorney General of the United States from 1919 to 1921. He is best known for overseeing the "Palmer Raids" during the Red Scare of 1919-20.

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Born
May 4, 1872
White Haven
Spouses
Religion
  • Quakers
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Swarthmore College
Died
May 11, 1936
Phoenix

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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