7-Palmer Raids (1919) (jan 1, 1919 – jan 1, 1919)
Description:
In January 1920, Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer commenced a series of raids without warrants. Four thousand "communists'" (they were allegedly communists, never actually proven) were jailed, some were deported, and some were even killed. [Communist Party membership declined by 80%]Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1919
jan 1, 1919
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