Communists in America What happens in America during

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Communists in America What happens in America during the “Red Scare”?

Communists in America What happens in America during the “Red Scare”?

I. Late 40 s “Red Scare” A. Republicans claim Truman was soft on Communism,

I. Late 40 s “Red Scare” A. Republicans claim Truman was soft on Communism, claim communists may have infiltrated gov’t B. Truman sets up Loyalty Review Board to investigate “disloyal” govt employees, 3. 2 million employees dismissed (1947 -1951) C. House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), 1947 1. HUAC investigated non-government industries, wants people in Hollywood film industry to testify to House a. “Hollywood Ten” were entertainers who refused to testify some sent to prison b. 500 others “blacklisted” from Hollywood cannot get work D. Mc. Carran Internal Security Act (1950) 1. illegal to plan any action in the U. S. that may lead to a totalitarian dictatorship (Congress overrode Truman’s veto)

HUAC Political Cartoon 1. What is the historical context? 2. What is happening in

HUAC Political Cartoon 1. What is the historical context? 2. What is happening in the cartoon? 3. What point is cartoonist trying to make about HUAC?

II. Alger Hiss Case (1948) A. Hiss (US diplomat) accused of spying for the

II. Alger Hiss Case (1948) A. Hiss (US diplomat) accused of spying for the Soviet Union, prosecuted by HUAC 1. Hiss claimed innocence, sent to prison for perjury (10 yrs) IV. Ethel & Julius Rosenberg (1950) A. Suspected in helping the Soviets develop their atomic bomb B. Denied guilt, but plead the 5 th about being communists, found guilty & executed (06/1953)

III. Mc. Carthyism (1950 -1954) A. Republican Sen. Joseph Mc. Carthy (WI) claims communists

III. Mc. Carthyism (1950 -1954) A. Republican Sen. Joseph Mc. Carthy (WI) claims communists are trying to take over the gov’t B. Mc. Carthy claims he has evidence of communists in gov, military & media no evidence ever presented C. CBS news reporter Ed Murrow goes after Mc. Carthy (states Mc. Carthy has weak to no evidence) D. Mc. Carthy loses support of Eisenhower & public E. After being censured by the Senate, he dies 3 years later

Herblock Political Cartoon 1. What is the historical context? 2. What is happening in

Herblock Political Cartoon 1. What is the historical context? 2. What is happening in the cartoon? 3. What point is cartoonist trying to make about Mc. Carthyism?

Herblock Political Cartoon 1. What is the historical context? 2. What is happening in

Herblock Political Cartoon 1. What is the historical context? 2. What is happening in the cartoon and to whom? 3. What point is cartoonist trying to make?