Barry Anslinger
Barry Anslinger was a prominent figure in the early drug enforcement movements in the United States, known for his staunch anti-drug policies and his role as the head of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics. His notorious views on race and drug use in the 20th century made him a controversial figure, particularly in relation to the persecution of artists like Billie Holiday.
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Barry Anslinger was the confessed racist head of the Federal Narcotics Bureau who pursued Billie Holiday.
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