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 (117 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,231 | $700,000 | 504$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 3.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 78,275 | $280,000 | 99$ |
| Totals | 2 | 229,546,953 | 84,506 | $980,000 | 603$ |
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Pakistan:
One close historical parallel is the case of US senator Joseph McCarthy in the late 1950s.
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Switzerland:
Joseph McCarthy was a Republican senator known for his role in the McCarthy era, which involved the persecution of Americans for alleged communist ties.
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United Kingdom:
McCarthy was, according to the Harvard law dean Ervin Griswold, 'judge, jury, prosecutor, castigator, and press agent, all in one'.
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Spain:
Denaturalization was widely used during the era of Senator Joseph McCarthy in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
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Hungary:
Joseph McCarthy initiated anti-communist hysteria in the 1950s America.
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Germany:
Joseph McCarthy is described as a reactionary Republican senator who spread fear in US society through lies and fabricated stories.
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Germany:
Joseph McCarthy was a senator who spread fear through lies and fabricated stories about communists.
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Argentina:
Joseph McCarthy is referenced in the context of his anti-communist crusade in the play starring George Clooney.
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United States:
Joseph McCarthy's actions during the anti-communist witch hunts are questioned in the play.
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United States:
In a later era, McCarthy would have been accused of spreading misinformation and attacking free speech.
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