Birthdate: May 20, 1892
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: November 14, 1975
Harry J. Anslinger was an influential American government official who served as the first commissioner of the U.S. Treasury Department’s Federal Bureau of Narcotics for an unprecedented 32 years. He strongly supported Prohibition and the criminalization of drugs, excluding alcohol. Anslinger played a significant role in advocating anti-drug policies, with a focus on targeting cannabis. He is remembered for his relentless pursuit of severe drug penalties and for vilifying certain racial and immigrant communities, including jazz musicians. Anslinger’s efforts were instrumental in shaping the foundation of the war on drugs and impacted drug policies for years to come.
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