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American Scandal

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The Red Scare - How McCarthy's Lies Lead to His Downfall

In the 1950s, Americans were gripped by a fear of communism. One senator helped bring public paranoia to a fever pitch. Joseph McCarthy would become one of the most powerful men in Washington. In this four-part series, we'll look at how he came to wield such immense power and how his lies would eventually lead to his downfall.

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