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151: The First Red Scare - Bombings, The Palmer Raids, Eugene Debs, and J. Edgar Hoover

History That Doesn't Suck

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The Palmer Raids and Hoover's Reign of Fear

Exploring the aftermath of the Palmer raids, J. Edgar Hoover's rise to power, and the ruthless tactics employed in the pursuit of suspected radicals post-1919. The chapter sheds light on the political climate, widespread arrests, and the internal conflicts within the government agencies responsible for targeting perceived threats.

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