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The Red Scare in 1949 was a period of intense fear and paranoia in the United States regarding the perceived threat of communism and Soviet influence. This anxiety was fueled by events such as the Soviet Union's successful test of an atomic bomb and the rise of communist regimes in Eastern Europe and China. As a result, there was a widespread crackdown on suspected communists, leading to investigations, blacklisting, and the infamous McCarthy hearings. The climate of fear significantly impacted American politics, culture, and civil liberties during this time.

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