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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2 | 5.50 | 0.09% | +10% | 5,030,000 | 5,210 | $5,100 | 5$ |
| Australia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 14,817 | $1,380,000 | 802$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 4.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,069 | $700,000 | 491$ |
| Totals | 4 | 39,184,506 | 26,096 | $2,085,100 | 1,298$ |
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Switzerland:
Joseph McCarthy is mentioned as a senator whose aggressive anti-communist stance was criticized by J. Edgar Hoover.
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Ireland:
Joseph McCarthy was a Wisconsin senator known for his aggressive anti-communist investigations.
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Ireland:
Joseph McCarthy is the founder and chief investment officer of Islandbridge Capital.
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Australia:
Joseph McCarthy once called out communists.
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Romania:
Joseph McCarthy became nationally known for claiming to have a list of hundreds of spies in the State Department.
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