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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Switzerland:
Joseph McCarthy is mentioned in the context of political history and comparisons to Trump.
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Slovenia:
Jonathan Bailey played a secret collaborator of the infamous American senator Joseph McCarthy in the film Fellow Travelers.
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France:
Joseph McCarthy was a Republican senator from Wisconsin known for his aggressive anti-communist campaigns in the 1950s.
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Switzerland:
Joseph McCarthy is referenced as the senator known for his aggressive anti-communist stance during the Red Scare.
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Portugal:
Joseph McCarthy gained national prominence for his claims about communists infiltrating the U.S. government.
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Panama:
Joseph McCarthy is referenced in the context of historical political repression related to free speech.
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Spain:
Joseph McCarthy's name was invoked in relation to the current administration's actions against media.
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Italy:
Joseph McCarthy led a witch hunt that lasted four years and ended in disgrace.
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Canada:
In the 1950s, Republican senator Joseph McCarthy led a witch hunt to expose gays and communists in the U.S. government.
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Germany:
Joseph McCarthy led one of the investigation committees during the era known as McCarthyism.
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