Mccarthyism Collection

CARTOON: MCCARTHYISM, 1954. Getting it out of his system. Cartoon comment on the declining influence of Senator Joseph McCarthy and his anti-Communist crusade within the Republican Party

DIES COMMITTEE, 1938. Members of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), also known as the Dies Committee, at the final hearing of 1938. Seated, left to right: Rep

American politician. Senator McCarthy (right) and aide Francis Carr (left) during the Army-McCarthy hearings
JOSEPH MCCARTHY (1908-1957). American politician. Senator McCarthy (right) and aide Francis Carr (left) during the Army-McCarthy hearings

RING LARDNER, JR. (1915-2000). American journalist and screenwriter. Photographed in handcuffs, having been being found in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions before the House

HOLLYWOOD TEN, 1950. Dalton Trumbo and John Howard Lawson, surrounded by supporters, on their way to prison, having been being found in contempt of Congress for refusing to provide information

HOLLYWOOD TEN, 1950. Members of the Hollywood Ten on their way to trial on charges of contempt of Congress, for refusing to cooperate with the House Un-American Activities Committee investigation

JOSH WHITE (1914-1969). American musician and civil rights activist; also known as Pinewood Tom and Tippy Barton. Photograped with his wife Carol

SENATE INVESTIGATION, 1954. United States Senators William E. Jenner and Patrick McCarran en route to Canada to question Soviet defector Igor Gouzenko. Photograph, 1954

WALDO SALT (1914-1987). American screenwriter. Testifying before the House Un-American Activities Committee; attorney Ben Margolis looks on. Photograph, 1951

UN-AMERICAN COMMITTEE. Members of the House Un-American Activities Committee at the home of chairman John Parnell Thomas. From left to right: Richard B. Vail, J.P

DIES COMMITTEE, 1938. Earl Martin, a Brooklyn professor, shows members of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), or the Dies Committee

You re Sure It ll All Be on the Up-and-Up, Senator? American cartoon by D. R
McCARTHYISM CARTOON, 1951. You re Sure It ll All Be on the Up-and-Up, Senator? American cartoon by D.R. Fitzpatrick, 1951, on the willingness of the Republican party to overlook Senator Joseph R

American politician. Photographed after delivering a speech in the U. S. Senate, 16 March 1955
JOSEPH McCARTHY (1908-1957). American politician. Photographed after delivering a speech in the U.S. Senate, 16 March 1955

Cartoon: McCarthyism, 1952
CARTOON: McCARTHYISM, 1952. You re Sure It ll All Be on the Up-and-Up, Senator? American cartoon by D.R. Fitzpatrick, 1951, on the willingness of the Republican party to overlook Senator Joseph R

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"McCarthyism: Unmasking the Red Scare" In the midst of a nation gripped by fear and paranoia, McCarthyism emerged as a dark chapter in American history. This political witch hunt, symbolized by a powerful cartoon depicting an individual desperately trying to purge his system of this poisonous ideology, left an indelible mark on society. At its core was the notorious House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), whose members were determined to root out any perceived communist sympathizers. Led by Senator Joseph McCarthy and his aide Francis Carr, they embarked on a crusade that would forever change lives. The Army-McCarthy hearings became one of the most sensational episodes during this era. Accused of seeking special treatment for Private G. David Schine, McCarthy and his staff faced intense scrutiny while searching for alleged communists within government ranks. The photograph capturing their tense exchange serves as a reminder of the lengths people went to protect their beliefs. Hollywood bore witness to some of McCarthyism's harshest consequences. The Hollywood Ten - including Dalton Trumbo and John Howard Lawson - found themselves surrounded by supporters as they faced trial on charges related to their supposed communist ties. Handcuffed and defiantly standing against injustice, these individuals paid dearly for daring to challenge prevailing ideologies. Dalton Trumbo himself stood tall amidst adversity; an accomplished screenwriter who refused to be silenced despite being blacklisted from the industry he loved. His resilience mirrored that of Josh White, an influential musician and civil rights activist known as Pinewood Tom, who also fell victim to McCarthy's reign. As Senate investigations unfolded in 1954 under Senators William E. , Waldo Salt fought tirelessly against unfounded accusations levied at him personally due to his progressive views on social issues like civil rights and workers' rights. Throughout it all, the House Un-American Activities Committee persisted with its mission – Earl Martin's demonstration before them serving only as another example of the committee's relentless pursuit.