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Part 3: Downfall
American Experience Presents
The Army-McCarthy Hearings: A Turning Point
This chapter explores the dramatic confrontations during the televised Army-McCarthy hearings, where Senator McCarthy faced increasing scrutiny and opposition. It highlights key moments, including McCarthy's reckless breach of protocol and the emotional plea for decency that underscored the gravity of the accusations. The chapter also outlines the political ramifications of the hearings, including the growing resistance against McCarthyism and the pivotal censure vote that marked a significant decline in McCarthy's influence.
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