During the Red Scare, particularly after World War I and again in the late 1940s through the 1950s, the United States experienced widespread fear of communism and radical leftist ideologies. This period was marked by government actions to root out perceived communist influences, including the activities of Senator Joseph McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC). Many individuals faced blacklisting, loss of employment, and persecution based on often unfounded accusations of being communists or sympathizers. The climate of fear significantly impacted civil liberties and led to a culture of suspicion across American society.
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Freedom of speech
During the First Red Scare the raids on suspected political radicals were known as Palmer Raids, named after US Attorney General Alexander Palmer, who ordered the US Justice Department to conduct the raids.
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Communism and the Red Scare
The US senator's name was Joseph McCarthy. The Red Scare is also known as McCarthyism.