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Who was the Attorney General who led the federal government's efforts to crack down on radicals within the U.S?
MITCHELL PALMER. He led the Palmer Raids.
What was Palmer's reign of terror?
A. Mitchell Palmer, President Wilson's Attorney-General tried to take political advantage of what was called "The Red Scare" beginning in 1919. There was a feeling in the United States that communists were trying to infiltrate government and state and local organizations, like labor unions. Palmer ordered a series of raids on various suspected communist headquarters. Hundreds of immigrants and suspected communists were rounded up for deportation. It was discovered that only 39 of the suspects could actually be deported under US law, as the others were doing nothing illegal. Regardless, the Attorney-General deported over 200 suspected communists to Russia on a steamship called "the Soviet Ark." On New Years Day, 1920, 6,000 people were arrested in Palmer Raids. Some were simply bystanders, but almost all served some time in jail. Palmer's attempt to ride the anti-communist fear into the White House fizzled, and the "Red Scare" came to an end when predicted May Day demonstrations throughout the nation never materialized. It was an example of public hysteria leading to government activity, much of which would be illegal today. MrV
Describe the red scare that occurred in the US shortly after the end of World War 1?
Following the Bolshevik revolution in Russia and the establishment of the Soviet Union, the Communists made efforts to promote revolutions in Europe and the US. In 1919, President Wilson appointed A. Mitchell Palmer as his attorney-general. His attempts to root out the communists, anarchists, and other radicals became known as The Red Scare. Bombs were found by the US Post Office, addressed to prominent politicians and capitalists. An anarchist was blown up outside of Palmer’s home. News was leaked to the press that the government was investigating important Americans and there was a belief that a radical overthrow of the government was in the works. Palmer enlisted the services of an attorney, J. Edgar Hoover, to help enforce provisions of the Espionage Act and the Sedition Act (1917/1918). A series of “Palmer Raids” were held in November, 1919, and thousands of anarchists, immigrants, and communists were rounded up. Many were detained without being charged and many were simply deported back to their native country with no evidence that they had done anything wrong. Palmer continued his raids despite finding no evidence of any kind of communist plot. Palmer claimed that May 1, 1920 (the socialist Labor Day) would bring massive demonstrations against the government. Nothing happened. The public became aware that Palmer was detaining people without cause, conducting searches without warrants, and deporting immigrants for no reason. Some even suggested he was making up the crisis so he could gain the nomination of the Democrats for president in 1920. Palmer’s popularity fell and the Red Scare came to an end as quickly as it started.
What are the reasons for the red scare of the 1950's?
Following the Bolshevik revolution in Russia and the establishment of the Soviet Union, the Communists made efforts to promote revolutions in Europe and the US. In 1919, President Wilson appointed A. Mitchell Palmer as his attorney-general. His attempts to root out the communists, anarchists, and other radicals became known as The Red Scare. Bombs were found by the US Post Office, addressed to prominent politicians and capitalists. An anarchist was blown up outside of Palmer’s home. News was leaked to the press that the government was investigating important Americans and there was a belief that a radical overthrow of the government was in the works. Palmer enlisted the services of an attorney, J. Edgar Hoover, to help enforce provisions of the Espionage Act and the Sedition Act (1917/1918). A series of “Palmer Raids” were held in November, 1919, and thousands of anarchists, immigrants, and communists were rounded up. Many were detained without being charged and many were simply deported back to their native country with no evidence that they had done anything wrong. Palmer continued his raids despite finding no evidence of any kind of communist plot. Palmer claimed that May 1, 1920 (the socialist Labor Day) would bring massive demonstrations against the government. Nothing happened. The public became aware that Palmer was detaining people without cause, conducting searches without warrants, and deporting immigrants for no reason. Some even suggested he was making up the crisis so he could gain the nomination of the Democrats for president in 1920. Palmer’s popularity fell and the Red Scare came to an end as quickly as it started.
The Red scare of 1919 and 1920?
Following the Bolshevik revolution in Russia and the establishment of the Soviet Union, the Communists made efforts to promote revolutions in Europe and the US. In 1919, President Wilson appointed A. Mitchell Palmer as his attorney-general. His attempts to root out the communists, anarchists, and other radicals became known as The Red Scare. Bombs were found by the US Post Office, addressed to prominent politicians and capitalists. An anarchist was blown up outside of Palmer's home. News was leaked to the press that the government was investigating important Americans and there was a belief that a radical overthrow of the government was in the works. Palmer enlisted the services of an attorney, J. Edgar Hoover, to help enforce provisions of the Espionage Act and the Sedition Act (1917/1918). A series of "Palmer Raids" were held in November, 1919, and thousands of anarchists, immigrants, and communists were rounded up. Many were detained without being charged and many were simply deported back to their native country with no evidence that they had done anything wrong. Palmer continued his raids despite finding no evidence of any kind of communist plot. Palmer claimed that May 1, 1920 (the socialist Labor Day) would bring massive demonstrations against the government. Nothing happened. The public became aware that Palmer was detaining people without cause, conducting searches without warrants, and deporting immigrants for no reason. Some even suggested he was making up the crisis so he could gain the nomination of the Democrats for president in 1920. Palmer's popularity fell and the Red Scare came to an end as quickly as it started.
What were Palmer raids?
raids on groups who's operations took place in secret.
What were the palmer raids?
raids on groups who's operations took place in secret.
What name was given to the raids during the 1920's in which police arrested thousands of suspected radicals?
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.
What name was given to the raids during the 1920's in which police thousands of suspected radicals?
The raids were known as the "Palmer Raids," named after the U.S. Attorney General at the time, A. Mitchell Palmer. The raids targeted individuals suspected of being involved in radical or anarchist activities, with many being arrested and deported without due process.
In response to which event was the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) founded?
The Palmer Raids
What was A mitchell palmer looking for during the palmer raids?
dubia
What was A. Mitchell Palmer looking for during the Palmer Raids?
dubia
What event did he mean when he said raids of organized bodies?
john brown's raid
What was the purpose of th palmer raids?
to arrest people who were thought to be radicals
What could have been a positive outcome of the palmer raids?
A reduction in anarchy or any growth in radical networks would have been a positive outcome of the Palmer raids. A lot of the efforts carried out by the Palmer raids were written off and some liens were denounced.
In the Red Scare what were the raids called?
During the First Red Scare the raids on suspected political radicals were known as Palmer Raids, named after US Attorney General Alexander Palmer, who ordered the US Justice Department to conduct the raids.
Who was in charge of the Palmer raids?
A. Mitchell Palmer. Not quite sure what the A. stood for though... lol. :)
