The Red Scare Mc Carthyism Communism in America

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The Red Scare Mc. Carthyism & Communism in America

The Red Scare Mc. Carthyism & Communism in America

Communism in the USA ¡The American Communist Party ¡ Political Platform ¡ Believed in

Communism in the USA ¡The American Communist Party ¡ Political Platform ¡ Believed in fighting extensive poverty, racial Injustice & abuse of workers by corporations ¡ Strongest during the Great Depression ¡ Attracted workers, intellectuals, artists & college students ¡Why was it attractive to these people during this time?

View of Communism Changes ~ 1930 s ¡Soviet Union ¡Remember: The Soviet Union is

View of Communism Changes ~ 1930 s ¡Soviet Union ¡Remember: The Soviet Union is a Communist state led by Joseph Stalin ¡Stalin began to terrorize enemies & tighten internal security ¡These tactics caused Communism to be associated with evil and repression

View of Communism Changes ~ 1930 s (cont. ) ¡America ~ 1930 s ¡Interest

View of Communism Changes ~ 1930 s (cont. ) ¡America ~ 1930 s ¡Interest in the Communist Party declines ¡The House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) is established in 1938

HUAC ¡Holds hearings to explore Communist influence ¡WWII ¡Soviet Union is now an ally

HUAC ¡Holds hearings to explore Communist influence ¡WWII ¡Soviet Union is now an ally ¡Concerns of Communism are put on hold ¡Cold War ¡Espionage activity by Stalin increases ¡HUAC hearings begin again

The Red Hunt ¡Truman instituted Federal Employee Loyalty Program ¡Under program any suspicion of

The Red Hunt ¡Truman instituted Federal Employee Loyalty Program ¡Under program any suspicion of disloyalty or Communist connection could lead to firing

Ways to be suspected of disloyalty: ¡Criticize American foreign policy ¡Advocate equal rights for

Ways to be suspected of disloyalty: ¡Criticize American foreign policy ¡Advocate equal rights for women ¡Own books on Socialism ¡Attend foreign films ¡Have former associations with radicals ¡Belong to a group classified as “Dangerous”

Effects of the Red Hunt ¡From 1947 -51 ¡ 3 million+ government employees investigated

Effects of the Red Hunt ¡From 1947 -51 ¡ 3 million+ government employees investigated ¡ 3, 000 forced to resign ¡ 212 fired ¡No proof of espionage was ever found

The Red Hunt Expands ¡Government releases propaganda that encourages citizens to spy on each

The Red Hunt Expands ¡Government releases propaganda that encourages citizens to spy on each other ¡Private citizens organize watch dog groups ¡Vigilantes, self-appointed seekers of justice, often use illegal measures ¡Blacklisting becomes acceptable and encouraged ¡Efforts by conservative groups to brand people as Communist and prevent them from holding jobs

Mc. Carran Act ¡ 1950 ¡Makes it illegal to engage in activities that would

Mc. Carran Act ¡ 1950 ¡Makes it illegal to engage in activities that would create a Communist government

Joe Mc. Carthy ¡United State senator from Wisconsin ¡Elected in 1946 ¡February 9 th

Joe Mc. Carthy ¡United State senator from Wisconsin ¡Elected in 1946 ¡February 9 th 1950 ¡Announces he has a list of 205 communists working in the State Department

Mc. Carthyism ¡Use of intimidation and often false accusations in the name of fighting

Mc. Carthyism ¡Use of intimidation and often false accusations in the name of fighting communism

Mc. Carthyism in Action ¡Mc. Carthy wavers on number of accusations ¡ 205 changes

Mc. Carthyism in Action ¡Mc. Carthy wavers on number of accusations ¡ 205 changes to 81 ¡ 81 changes to 57 ¡ 57 changes to “a lot” ¡Never produces any credible evidence ¡Still manages to ruin reputations of public officials

Mc. Carthyism in the Army ¡Mc. Carthy claims there is a Communist conspiracy in

Mc. Carthyism in the Army ¡Mc. Carthy claims there is a Communist conspiracy in the armed forces (military) in 1954

Mc. Carthy vs. Murrow ¡Mc. Carthy is challenged by Edward R, Murrow of CBS’s

Mc. Carthy vs. Murrow ¡Mc. Carthy is challenged by Edward R, Murrow of CBS’s See It Now ¡March 1954 ~ Murrow airs a special TV program criticizing Mc. Carthy ¡This program contributes to a nationwide backlash against Mc. Carthy “Good night and good luck”

Murrow and Mc. Carthy interview http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=e 4 LZs. Dq. SSfk

Murrow and Mc. Carthy interview http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=e 4 LZs. Dq. SSfk

Mc. Carthy’s Downfall ¡Mc. Carthy claims against the armed forces are proven wrong ¡Mc.

Mc. Carthy’s Downfall ¡Mc. Carthy claims against the armed forces are proven wrong ¡Mc. Carthy’s reputation is ruined ¡Mc. Carthy dies by 1957