Mccarthyism

Part I of Essay
Since Joseph R. McCarthy first used his political power to ruin the careers of hundreds of men, the term has forever been used to denote someone or something that uses their power to launch a groundless and mean spirited attack on a particular minority group. Joseph R. M ....

Part II of Essay
.... to become a national celebrity. From his expensive election campaign, to his first speech on Communism, to the Army-McCarthy hearings, to his sudden death, Senator McCarthy has been a controversial figure. Even today, Senator McCarthy remains at the heart of a long-lasting argument about morality and politics. Some people feel that he was a counter-productive demagogue who aimlessly attacked innocent people. Others felt that he was bringing to the attention of America the eminent threat of Communism. He was a cold-hearted man who was a disgr ....