Joseph McCarthy
Joseph McCarthy was a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin who became infamous for his anti-communist pursuits during the early 1950s, spearheading a campaign against alleged communists in government and other sectors, which led to widespread fear and paranoia known as McCarthyism.
Born on May 14, 1908 (116 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honduras | 2 | 4.00 | 0.10% | +10% | 9,904,608 | 11,112 | $25,000 | 28$ |
| Venezuela | 2 | 4.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 30,875 | $48,000 | 52$ |
| Spain | 2 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 37,997 | $1,400,000 | 1,138$ |
| Portugal | 2 | 4.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 10,447 | $240,000 | 246$ |
| Pakistan | 2 | 4.00 | 0.06% | +10% | 220,892,331 | 138,847 | $280,000 | 176$ |
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 74,199 | $21,000,000 | 4,707$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 4.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 2,553 | $62,000 | 31$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 1,626 | $54,000 | 25$ |
| Romania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 7,448 | $250,000 | 97$ |
| Canada | 1 | 4.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,676 | $1,700,000 | 746$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 3.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 7,043 | $108,000 | 43$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 2.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,171 | $2,700,000 | 723$ |
| Serbia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 3,285 | $55,000 | 21$ |
| Totals | 18 | 807,264,239 | 360,279 | $27,922,000 | 8,033$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Pakistan:
Joseph McCarthy spearheaded a campaign against government employees he thought had ties to communists.
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Serbia:
Joseph McCarthy is referenced in the context of the play's historical narrative.
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Ecuador:
Joseph McCarthy is the senator whose corruption was exposed by journalist Edward R. Murrow.
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Canada:
His critics believe he possesses trace elements of Joseph McCarthy and Charles Lindbergh.
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Honduras:
The play addresses the actions of Senator Joseph McCarthy during the 1950s.
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United Kingdom:
Joseph McCarthy's fear-mongering is a central theme in the adaptation.
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Spain:
Joseph McCarthy was the senator who required John Ford to testify before the committee.
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Costa Rica:
The film he co-wrote and starred in in 2005 is about journalist Edward R. Murrow and his confrontation with Senator Joseph McCarthy.
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Uruguay:
McCarthy was a senator known for his controversial tactics during the Red Scare.
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Pakistan:
The story is based on the political conditions during the era of Senator Joseph McCarthy.
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