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Part 1: The Birth of McCarthyism

American Experience Presents

CHAPTER

The Rise of Joe McCarthy

This chapter explores Joe McCarthy's early life, focusing on his determination in overcoming financial challenges to pursue education and a political career. It details his unexpected political victory against a seasoned judge and his motivations for enlisting in military service during World War II. Furthermore, it examines his post-war political rise, including his shift to the Republican Party and his role in shaping the political discourse of the era.

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