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Episode 7: Mobilized

Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra

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McCarthy's Rise and Fall

This chapter examines the turbulent political climate surrounding Senator Joseph McCarthy in 1954, detailing the strategies he employed to rally support and the destructive impact of his accusations. It highlights the turning point marked by the Army-McCarthy hearings, revealing the backlash against McCarthy as public opinion began to shift following the exposure of his tactics.

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