McCarthyism and the Cold War

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McCarthyism and the Cold War
The greatest fear Americans had following World War II was the possibility of war with the Soviet Union and the possibility of nuclear attacks. Communism was the “religion” of the enemy and Communists, especially American Communists were seen as subversives and spies to enhance the Soviet power over the U.S. It was a time of hysteria. It was the time when the House Un-American Activities Committee saw Communists everywhere, especially in the entertainment industry, where prominent actors, writers, directors and producers were “black-balled” and forbidden to work (at least officially under their real names). The leading Senator to stir up the fear of Communists in the government was Senator Joseph McCarthy,...

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