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The first Palmer Raid is conducted on the second anniversary of the Russian Revolution. Over 10,000 suspected communists and anarchists are arrested in 23 U.S. cities.
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Palmer Raids
United States government arrests of leftists, 1919–20
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Russian Revolution
1917–1922 conflict in Russia
The Russian Revolution was a period of political and social change in Russia, starting in 1917. This period saw Russia abolish its monarchy and adopt a socialist form of government following two successive revolutions and a civil war. It can be seen as the precursor for other…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)