George Lincoln Rockwell 1918 – 1967

Biography

George Lincoln Rockwell was born on March 9, 1918, in Bloomington, beginning a life that would prove deeply consequential in twentieth-century American history. His early years unfolded during the interwar period, a time of significant social and political upheaval across the nation.

Throughout his adult life, Rockwell became a prominent and controversial public figure, founding the American Nazi Party and becoming closely associated with extremist political movements. His activities and ideologies generated substantial public attention and debate during the 1960s, making him a polarizing figure in American society.

On August 25, 1967, Rockwell’s life ended in Arlington County, Virginia, concluding a career that had left an indelible mark on the landscape of American extremism. His legacy remains studied by historians and scholars examining the nature of political radicalism and hate movements in modern America.