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Anti-communist movements Anti-communist movements United States History 20th century Guerre froide Ouvrages pour la jeunesse McCarthy, Joseph 1908-1957 Politics and government Subversive activities Truman, Harry S 1884-1972 United States United States. Congress. House. Committee on Un-American Activities États-Unis Politique et gouvernement 20e siècle Ouvrages pour la jeunesseFilter By Subjects
Anti-communist movements Anti-communist movements United States History 20th century Guerre froide Ouvrages pour la jeunesse McCarthy, Joseph 1908-1957 Politics and government Subversive activities Truman, Harry S 1884-1972 United States United States. Congress. House. Committee on Un-American Activities États-Unis Politique et gouvernement 20e siècle Ouvrages pour la jeunesseBunker, Nick
Summary: "At the midpoint of the twentieth century, Sir Winston Churchill called the United States "this gigantic capitalist organization, with its vast and superabundant productive power." The dollar reigned supreme and Pittsburgh and Detroit were at the summit of their power and prestige. From Washington, American statesmen sought to guide the destiny of nations. Victorious in the elections of 1948,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Basic Books 2023
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Summary: "A cutting-edge look into a pivotal moment in U.S. history: McCarthy's infamous "witch hunt" for communists during the 1950's Red Scare. At the cusp of the Cold War, Americans were so afraid of communists living among them that they began to hunt them like witches. As Senator Joe McCarthy took up this mantle to hunt down "communists" in the U.S., citizens grew terrified of being accused, so...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2024