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Term: Joseph McCarthy

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Joseph McCarthy, also known as Senator Joseph McCarthy, was an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin from 1947 until his death in 1957. McCarthy is best known for his prominent role in the Second Red Scare, a period of heightened anti-communist sentiment in the United States.

Sample sentences:

1. Joseph McCarthy gained notoriety for his aggressive tactics in rooting out alleged communists.
2. The McCarthy hearings were televised and helped to shape public opinion during the Red Scare.
3. Many individuals saw Joseph McCarthy's tactics as an assault on civil liberties.

Possible products related to Joseph McCarthy:

• Biography of Joseph McCarthy
• Books on the Red Scare in America
• Analysis of McCarthyism