1919 United States anarchist bombings

1919 United States anarchist bombings
Part of the First Red Scare
June 4, 1919, New-York Tribune coverage of the bombings
LocationThroughout the United States
DateApril–June 1919
Attack type
Letter bombs
Deaths2
Injured2
PerpetratorsGalleanists

A series of bombings were carried out or attempted by Galleanist anarchists from April through June 1919. The targets included anti-immigration politicians, anti-anarchist officials, and prominent businessmen, as well as a journalist and a church. Almost all of the bombs were sent by mail. The bombings were one of the major factors contributing to the First Red Scare. Two people were killed, including one of the bombers, and two injured.