McCarthy started an investigation of alleged communist infiltration in the U.S. government during the early 1950s, which became known as the Red Scare. He claimed to have a list of communists working in various government positions, leading to widespread fear and paranoia. His tactics included aggressive questioning and public hearings, which often resulted in ruined careers and lives. This period eventually led to McCarthyism, characterized by anti-communist sentiment and a disregard for civil liberties.
Senator Joseph McCarthy investigation of communists in the US government and in the entertainment business ultimately came to an end when the US Congress censured him. His investigative tactics were judged to be extreme and President Eisenhower agreed with the censure.
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The investigation conducted by Senator Joseph McCarthy on alleged communist infiltration of the armed forces eventually lost support and credibility. McCarthy's tactics and reckless accusations led to public backlash, and he was censured by the Senate in 1954. This event marked the decline of McCarthy's influence and marked the beginning of his downfall.
Senator McCarthy started blaming people to be communist. He would blame people who would go against him. But people wouldn't fight McCarthy because they were afraid of them.
The FBI started their investigation.
McCarthy's charges of communist spies in the State Department started what has been called the McCarthy Witch Hunt in February of 1950.
President Eisenhower refused to openly confront or denounce Joseph McCarthy at any time. Instead he chose to make information available to discredit the man. He also persuaded the Republican Senators to censure McCarthy.
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At a fire investigation there will be tried to find out where the fire has started and there will be investigated what caused the fire. Experts can tell by the traces how the fire spread and how it started.