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Harry J. Anslinger

Harry J. Anslinger was an outspoken racist and the head of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, a unit of the Treasury Department, between 1930 and 1962. Known as the "Father of the Drug War" and as the "First Drug Czar," Anslinger helped fight against opiates, cocaine, and marijuana.

Harry J. Anslinger was the man who brought the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 to the floor of the Senate, where it was passed. During his testimony, he claimed:

"There are 100,000 total marijuana smokers in the US, and most are Negroes, Hispanics, Filipinos, and entertainers. Their Satanic music, jazz, and swing, result from marijuana use. This marijuana causes white women to seek sexual relations with Negroes, entertainers, and any others."

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There are 225 articles and 64 SSDPedians since January 23, 2008.

Image:mainpage-ssdpedian-of-the-month.jpg SSDPedian of the Month is an award given to outstanding contributers to SSDPedia. We will announce the winner on the first or second week of each month. Click here to find out more or nominate someone.

Michael Kaufman

Michael Kaufman was chosen as March's SSDPedian of the Month for his extensive work on many articles including Marijuana, Cocaine, Harry J. Anslinger, Opium, Len Bias, and many more. Michael is currently a member of American University SSDP and interns with SSDP's National Staff.

Students interested in interning with SSDP in Washington, DC or San Francisco, CA should check our Job Postings Page.

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