Joseph McCarthy: life of the week

This book provides a gripping history of the United States during a critical period in 1950. After Harry Truman's 1948 election, his ambitions for new liberal reforms were overshadowed by significant events: the Soviet testing of an atomic bomb, Mao’s army sweeping through China, labor unrest, and the rise of Senator Joe McCarthy’s anti-communist crusade. The book recounts the defeat of Truman’s liberal program and the start of the Korean War, highlighting a polarized nation facing crises both domestically and internationally. It offers deep insights into the historical foundation of the post-WWII world and the dynamics of transitional periods in American politics.