McCarthyism
- 1950’s fear of Communism is high in the USA
- Led by Senator Joseph McCarthy (House of Un-American Activities Committee)
- Period of paranoia (1950-54)
- Becomes a witchhunt
- Suggestion of guilt was enough to ruin most people
One of the black marks on the American system, started because of the fear of communism. Fear was so great that they struct of a committee led by Joseph McCarthy. Anyone could be accused a communist; be accused easily ruined your life. McCarthyism became a witchhunt. Lots of innocent people got accused and had their lives ruined.
McCarthyism is Americanism with its sleeves rolled.
- Joseph mcCarthy
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