A. Mitchell Palmer
Alexander Mitchell Palmer (1872–1936) 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 1919–1920. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives (1909–1915) and as Alien Property Custodian during World War I.
Offices held
Mar 5, 1919 – Mar 4, 1921
Preceded by
Thomas Watt Gregory Succeeded by
Harry M. Daugherty
Thomas Watt Gregory Succeeded by
Harry M. Daugherty
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1918
1923
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