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Also Known As Alexander Mitchell Palmer
Born May 4, 1872 • Pennsylvania
Died May 11, 1936 (aged 64) • Washington, D.C. • United States
Political Affiliation Democratic Party
Role In First Red Scare • Palmer Raids

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