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427 - McCarthyism: When Red Scare Paranoia Destroyed Innocent Lives

Timesuck with Dan Cummins

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McCarthyism and the Fear of Communism

This chapter examines the establishment of a subcommittee in 1946 to address the perceived communist threat in America, detailing the intense scrutiny on individuals and organizations during McCarthyism. It highlights the destructive impact of unfounded accusations on artists and personal lives, advocating for the defense of civil liberties amidst a climate of fear and suspicion.

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