mccarthy, joseph

Explores the events and people surrounding the communist scare that was started by Senator Joseph McCarthy in the 1950s.

A study of United States Senator Joseph McCarthy, a man whose name has become synonymous with radical anti-communism, looking at how he came to power in the 1950s, tracing the source and nature of the influence he wielded over the Senate, and discussing his eventual censure and loss of power.

Describes the internal and external forces that launched Joseph McCarthy on his political career and carried him to national prominence.

Presents the complete screenplay of George Clooney's movie "Good Night, and Good Luck", along with interviews with the screenwriters, production notes, and an overview of the broadcast's history.

Examines America's fear of Communist subversion during the late 1940's and early 1950's and the exploitation of this fear by Senator Joseph McCarthy.

Traces the rise and fall of Senator Joseph McCarthy from his role as a "Communist witch-hunter," particularly in the Department of the Army, to his censure by the United States Senate.

Examines McCarthyism, the anticommunist crusade that swept America in the late 1940s and 1950s, discussing its origin, how it operated, and its effect on American society.