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The Ongoing Black Mark of the Red Scare

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Collateral Damage of the Red Scare

This chapter examines the unintended consequences of anti-communist fervor during the Red Scare, spotlighting the Rosenberg case and the flaws in the federal loyalty program. It critiques the program's reliance on anonymous accusations and its political motivations, while drawing parallels to present-day governmental influences on personal and professional lives.

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