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he had a list of Communist agents working for the gov. in high capacities

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How many siblings did Joe McCarthy have?

Joseph McCarthy had 6 siblings. He was the 5th of 7.


What is McCarthy red hunt?

In the 1950's, Senator Joe McCarthy headed the Congressional Committee on Un-American Activities. This was, in effect, a modern day witch hunt for alleged communists (Reds). People were ruthlessly persecuted, harassed and had their careers taken away from them by baseless claims of communist activity. They were prodded to implicate their friends, much the same way as people were encouraged to name names during the Salem Witch Trials.


What Political Party did Joe McCarthy belonged to?

The american politician Joseph McCarthy (1908 - 1957) was at the Democratic party from 1936. In 1944 he left the Democrats and was then at the Republican party until his death in 1957. He was Republican Senator of Wisconsin from 1947 - 1957.


Where did Senator McCarthy first announced the State Department was infested with communists?

In February, 1950 a little-known senator from Wisconsin made a speech in WHEELING, WEST Virginia. The senator, Joseph R. McCarthy, charged that the State Department was infested with communist agents.


What did joe McCarthy do?

A United States Senator famous for accusing numerous workers and politicians in the Federal Government of being Communist spies between 1950-4. Hundreds of people had their careers ruined, and although the witch-hunts would have probably happened without McCarthy, he became the most visible figure of it. After McCarthy tried to look for subversive figures in the Army, they retaliated by exposing much of his tactics. In 1954, the Senate agreed to give his a censure - a formal reprimand. By the time he died of a liver illness in 1957, he was disgraced and had turned to the drink.

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Which government official was the leader of the anti-communist crusade of the 1950?

Senator Joe McCarthy


What is Joe McCarthy's birthday?

Joe McCarthy was born on April 21, 1887.


When was Joe McCarthy born?

Joe McCarthy was born on April 21, 1887.


When was Joe McCarthy - manager - born?

Joe McCarthy - manager - was born on 1887-04-21.


When did Joe McCarthy die?

Joe McCarthy died on January 13, 1978 at the age of 90.


What government official was the leader of the anti communist crusade of 1950?

Senator Joe McCarthy was the leader of the anti Communist crusade of the 1950s in the US.


How old was Joe McCarthy at death?

Joe McCarthy died on January 13, 1978 at the age of 90.


What are baseball player Joe McCarthy's physical stats?

Joe McCarthy bats right and throws right.


When was Joe McCarthy elected as a U.S. Senator?

Joe McCarthy was elected as a U.S. senator in 1946


Was Senator McCarthy a Republican or a democrat?

Joe McCarthy was Republican.


Who led the witch hunts for communism in the 1950s?

Senator McCarthy.


What did Nixon think about joe mcCarthy?

Nixon believed that McCarthy was a fraud