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Part 3: Downfall

American Experience Presents

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Confronting McCarthy: A Journalist's Stand

This chapter recounts a landmark moment in broadcasting history when a journalist takes a stand against Senator McCarthy during the Red Scare, emphasizing the need to separate genuine inquiry from persecution. It highlights the journalist's unwavering commitment to truth amidst rising tensions and the pivotal ramifications of a celebrated show episode that exposed deep political controversies.

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