| − | Joseph Raymond McCarthy (November 14, 1908 – May 2, 1957) was a Republican US senator who is best know for his infamous "list" of "known Communists." He is portrayed in the movie "Good Night, and Good Luck," a film that examines the conflict between [[CBS]] anchor [[Edward R. Murrow]] and Mr. McCarthy, using actual footage from McCarthy's speeches.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0433383/</ref> | + | Joseph Raymond McCarthy (November 14, 1908 – May 2, 1957) was a Republican US senator who is best know for exposing Communists who had infiltrated the American government. |
| − | McCarthy was finally censured by the Senate for inflaming hatred and fears amongst the American public. He died shortly thereafter.<ref>Fried, Richard M. (1990). Nightmare in Red: The McCarthy Era in Perspective. Oxford University Press.</ref> | + | McCarthy was censured by the Senate for insulting some of his colleagues. A lot of people disliked him for his anti-Communist activities. |