Enemy Alien Registration Affidavit of Hans Joachim von Fischer-Treuenfeld

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Description

During World War I, German Americans were registered as alien enemies, including Hans Joachim von Fischer Treuenfeld. He voluntarily requested to be detained because of the treatment he was receiving from Americans, who suspected him of being a German spy.

Citation

This primary source comes from the Records of U.S. Attorneys.

National Archives Identifier: 2641493

Full Citation: Enemy Alien Registration Affidavit of Hans Joachim von Fischer-Treuenfeld; 2/8/1918; Records of U.S. Attorneys, Record Group 118. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/document/enemy-alien-registration-affidavit-of-hans-joachim-von-fischertreuenfeld/, April 4, 2026]

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