Something so evil and corrupt, I can't bear to see it written. In fact, you should protect yourself and avoid looking too.
Google, the search of which is faster than actually typing up the above question, will tell you almost instantly.
HINT: Communism, what else?
**Communism For Apex.**
Senator Joseph McCarthy searched for communist card holders in the US government and in Hollywood. To him, these people were a danger to US security. That is why he searched for them. His misguided intent was to protect the US. Instead he went "overboard".
He instituted fear for the Reds, and created more distrust for the government by the people.
Joseph McCarthy's actions during the Red Scare led to a pervasive climate of fear and suspicion, significantly impacting American careers. Many individuals faced accusations of communism, resulting in job losses, blacklisting, and ruined reputations, particularly in government, entertainment, and education sectors. The atmosphere of paranoia stifled dissent and discouraged open discourse, as people feared that expressing unpopular opinions could jeopardize their livelihoods. Ultimately, McCarthy's tactics contributed to a broader culture of conformity and repression in the United States during the 1950s.
Communists
Fear
Senator Joseph McCarthy
Joseph McCarthy.
Playing on public fear of unseen enemies.
Senator Joseph McCarthy frightened Americans by claiming communists had infiltrated the United States, and were working to bring the country down. He and the House Committee on Un-American Activities subpoenaed, interrogated and posted the names of hundreds of Americans who had been accused of communist activity.
Joseph McCarthy's actions during the Red Scare led many Americans to fear communist infiltration in the government and society, resulting in widespread paranoia and suspicion. His aggressive tactics, including baseless accusations and public hearings, fostered a culture of fear that stifled dissent and ruined countless careers and reputations. This era of McCarthyism ultimately prompted a backlash against such tactics, leading to a greater emphasis on civil liberties and due process in the following years.
Red Baiting…
Senator Joseph McCarthy.
There was widespread fear of communist infiltration in the US
it lead fear to the united states
Joseph McCarthy
Senator Joseph McCarthy searched for communist card holders in the US government and in Hollywood. To him, these people were a danger to US security. That is why he searched for them. His misguided intent was to protect the US. Instead he went "overboard".
In 1954, the Communist-hunting senator Joseph McCarthy, in U.S. Senate hearings that were televised live, accused the U.S. Army of "coddling Communists." As many as 20 million Americans watched the combative senator malign people who had no chance to defend themselves..