A. Mitchell Palmer (1872-1936)
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Pennsylvania's newest marker was dedicated this morning (October 13, 2007) in Stroudsburg.
Waymark Code: WM2CRN
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/13/2007
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Marker Text:
A. Mitchell Palmer (1872-1936)
US Congressman, 1909-1915, US Attorney General, 1919-1921, and contender for Democratic presidential nomination, 1920. As Attorney General, led "Palmer Raids" during the "Red Scare," prosecuting those suspected of being anti-American. He practiced law in Stroudsburg.
Marker Name: A. Mitchell Palmer (1872-1936)
County: Monroe
Date Dedicated: 10/13/2007
Marker Type: City
Location: west entrance of courthouse at 7th & Monroe Sts., Stroudsburg
Category: Government & Politics 19th Century, Government & Politics 20th Century, Professions & Vocations
Website: [Web Link]
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