'''Joseph Raymond “Joe” McCarthy''' (November 14, 1908 – May 2, 1957) was a two-term [[Republican]] [[United States Senator]] from [[Wisconsin]]. He dominated the anti-[[communist]] movement in the United States (1950–54) until his career receded after censure by the Senate. '''"McCarthyism"''' refers to the aggressive exposure of Communist influences in America and the people who protect them. | '''Joseph Raymond “Joe” McCarthy''' (November 14, 1908 – May 2, 1957) was a two-term [[Republican]] [[United States Senator]] from [[Wisconsin]]. He dominated the anti-[[communist]] movement in the United States (1950–54) until his career receded after censure by the Senate. '''"McCarthyism"''' refers to the aggressive exposure of Communist influences in America and the people who protect them. |