The Palmer Raids: a Controversial Chapter in American History
Words: 777 1331Taking place in the late 1910s and early 1920s, the Palmer Raids are among the most contentious incidents in American history. These raids, which were coordinated by the US Department of Justice and Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer, were intended to stop the spread of extreme doctrines and identify and eliminate communist supporters. The Palmer Raids are widely remembered for their massive abuses of civil liberties and the tremendous environment of terror they created, despite their stated goal of preserving […]