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Subsequently, McCarthy called Willard Edwards of the ''[[Chicago Tribune]]'' asking for assistance with a speech on Communism. Edwards sent some materials, including a copy of a letter written on July 26, 1946, by [[James F. Byrnes]], Secretary of State under Truman. This letter was the central support for McCarthy's subsequent claims to have a list of Communists in the government.
Subsequently, McCarthy called Willard Edwards of the ''[[Chicago Tribune]]'' asking for assistance with a speech on Communism. Edwards sent some materials, including a copy of a letter written on July 26, 1946, by [[James F. Byrnes]], Secretary of State under Truman. This letter was the central support for McCarthy's subsequent claims to have a list of Communists in the government.
"Pursuant to Executive Order, approximately 4,000 employees have been transferred... Of those 4,000 employees, the case histories of approximately 3,000 have been subjected to a preliminary examination, as a result of which a recommendation against permanent employment has been made in 284 cases by the screening committee... Of the 79 actually separated from the service, 26 were aliens and therefore under "political disability" with respect to employment in the peacetime operations of the Department. I assume that factor alone could be considered the principal basis for their separation."
:"Pursuant to Executive Order, approximately 4,000 employees have been transferred... Of those 4,000 employees, the case histories of approximately 3,000 have been subjected to a preliminary examination, as a result of which a recommendation against permanent employment has been made in 284 cases by the screening committee... Of the 79 actually separated from the service, 26 were aliens and therefore under "political disability" with respect to employment in the peacetime operations of the Department. I assume that factor alone could be considered the principal basis for their separation."
This document was repeatedly cited by McCarthy as the basis for his accusations; unfortunately, there was no list at that time.
This document was repeatedly cited by McCarthy as the basis for his accusations; unfortunately, there was no list at that time.