McCarthyism in America
On the anniversary of Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy’s “Wheeling speech,” in which he accused Truman administration officials of being i… read more
On the anniversary of Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy’s “Wheeling speech,” in which he accused Truman administration officials of being influenced by communists, participants spoke about McCarthy’s legacy, how historians have interpreted his career, and the impact of his campaign on American culture. close
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