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Joseph McCarthy: life of the week

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The Intersection of Faith and Politics in McCarthy's Era

This chapter delves into how Joe McCarthy's Catholic upbringing influenced his political actions and anti-communist sentiments. It highlights the integration of the Catholic Church in post-WWII America and a crucial moment in 1949 that tied his faith to his fervent opposition to communism.

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