Difference between revisions of "Joseph McCarthy"

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(Removed bias, noted Mr. McCarthy in pop culture and in real life. I'll do more after I read up on it. I just wanted the horrendous version of it gone.)
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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>
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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.
  
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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>
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McCarthy was censured by the Senate for insulting some of his colleagues. A lot of people disliked him for his anti-Communist activities.

Revision as of 18:16, March 10, 2007

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 censured by the Senate for insulting some of his colleagues. A lot of people disliked him for his anti-Communist activities.

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