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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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