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Senator led a crusade against communism in the 1950s?
Joseph McCarthy
What position in US government did Joseph McCarthy hold?
He was Wisconsin's senator
US Senator who in the 1950's accused many Americans of being communists?
Joseph McCarthy
Who started the 2nd Red Scare by saying he had a list of communist in Gov?
Senator Joseph McCarthy
Both president Truman's federal employee loyalty program and senator Joseph McCarthy's hearings aimed to?
Both the Federal Employee Loyalty Program, as well as Joseph McCarthy's hearings, were focused on rooting out communist influence in the US government. McCarthy's hearings sometimes also focused on evaluating the security risk of homosexuals in government.
What social condition was the main factor prompting President Eisenhower's speech?
Senator Joseph McCarthy's attempts to limit free speech
What ultimately happened to Senator Joseph McCarthy's investigation on communists in the US?
Senator Joseph McCarthy investigation of communists in the US government and in the entertainment business ultimately came to an end when the US Congress censured him. His investigative tactics were judged to be extreme and President Eisenhower agreed with the censure.
What state did Senator Joseph McCarthy represent?
Joseph McCarthy was a United States Senator representing the state of Wisconsin.
Which president led a hunt for supposed communists in the US during the 1950s?
Senator Joseph McCarthy pretended to pursue communism but it was seen by many as a way of publicizing himself. He was seen as a demagogue who preyed upon people's fears and prejudices for personal gain and in the process destroyed many people's lives.President Dwight Eisenhouer said, "Senator McCarthy is, of course, so anxious for the headlines that he is prepared to go to any extremes in order to secure some mention of his name in the public press."
What caused Joseph McCarthy's political influence to waned?
Senator Joseph McCarthy's political influence came to an end when the Senate passed a resolution against him. President Eisenhower was also against his extreme tactics. McCarthy began to dominate the news and his public hearings became embarrassing. As an aside, it can be noted that Robert F. Kennedy was once a McCarthy staffer. he resigned however.
What are the release dates for Biography - 1961 Senator Joseph McCarthy?
Biography - 1961 Senator Joseph McCarthy was released on: USA: 1962
When was Joseph McCarthy appointed senator?
1946
Who led the witch hunts for communism in the 1950s?
Senator McCarthy.
What position in the U.S. government did Joseph McCarthy hold?
He was Wisconsin's senator
What senator played on american's fears regarding communism?
Senator Joseph McCarthy
Did the US support Joseph McCarthy?
He was a US Senator.
Joseph McCarthy served a US Senator from which state?
he was the senator for Wisconsin (not a proud memory for them)
