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A. Mitchell Palmer

A. Mitchell Palmer

Former United States Attorney General
Alexander Mitchell Palmer was an American attorney and politician who served as the 50th United States attorney general from 1919 to 1921. He is best known for overseeing the Palmer Raids during the Red Scare of 1919–20. Wikipedia
Born: May 4, 1872, White Haven, PA
Died: May 11, 1936 (age 64 years), Washington, D.C.
Previous offices: United States Attorney General (1919–1921) and Representative (1909–1915)
Nationality: American