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of being a communist, which was also the end of Mccartys politics career

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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.


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.


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 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)