George Lincoln Rockwell Politician

George Lincoln Rockwell (March 9, 1918 – August 25, 1967), also known as the "American Hitler", was the founder of the American Nazi Party. Rockwell was a major figure in the neo-Nazi movement in the United States, and his beliefs and writings have continued to be influential among white nationalists and neo-Nazis.On August 25, 1967, Rockwell was killed by gunshots while leaving a shopping center in Arlington, Virginia. John Patler, a former member of Rockwell's group, was arrested and convicted of the murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison. Patler was paroled in 1975 after serving eight years.

Personal facts

Birth date	March 09, 1918
Birth name	George Lincoln Rockwell
Birth place	Illinois , Bloomington Illinois , United States
Date of death	August 25, 1967
Place of death	Virginia , Arlington County Virginia , United States

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awards	National Defense Service Medal Service star World War II Victory Medal (United States) American Campaign Medal European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal American Defense Service Medal Naval Reserve Medal Philippine Liberation Medal
military operations	Korean War World War II
military branch	United States Navy
military rank	Commander (United States)
office	Leader of the World Union of National Socialists
party	American Nazi Party
service start	1941
service end	1960
successor	Matt Koehl