What is the message of this propaganda poster? Warm up What is the message of this propaganda poster? Why do you think propaganda like this was created during the Cold War?

McCarthy, did the most to whip up anti-communism during the ‘50s. On February 9, 1950, he gave a speech claiming to have a list of 205 Communists in the State Department. 2 2

McCarthy continued to repeat his groundless charges, changing the number from speech to speech. Some states required loyalty oaths before hiring certain jobs and performing tasks People were scared that neighbors in their communities were communists spies. 3 3

McCarthy’s Downfall In the spring of 1954, the tables turned on McCarthy when he charged that the Army had promoted a dentist accused of being a Communist. For the first time, a television broadcast allowed the public to see the Senator as a blustering bully and his investigations as little more than a witch hunt. 4 4

McCarthy’s Downfall In December 1954, the Senate voted to censure him for his conduct and to strip him of his privileges. The term "McCarthyism" lives on to describe anti- Communist fervor, reckless accusations, and guilt by association. 5 5

FILMS HAD POWER TO CORRUPT AMERICAN PEOPLE BEGAN INVESTIGATING FILM INDUSTRY FOR DISLOYALTY Actors and writers protest the Hollywood Blacklist. “HOLLYWOOD 10” WRITERS, ACTORS, DIRECTORS, AND PRODUCERS JAILED FOR CONTEMPT. MANY IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY BECOME “BLACKLISTED”

JOSEPH McCARTHY Came to Power in the SENATE Accused many gov’t employees of being COMMUNISTS American People support him out of FEAR Want communits out of gov’t positions.

McCarthyism

MEET THE ROSENBERGS 1. Former members of the U.S. Communist Party 2. Inactive for some time. 3. Accused of espionage (giving Soviets the secrets to the A-Bomb)

Outcome of their trial... Both denied the charges & claimed that they were being targeted because they were Jewish. Died by electric chair in 1953. Significance: First “spies” to be killed. What did this ruling mean for the American population? Was anyone safe from Communism? Should people be scared of Soviet spies in the U.S.?

U.S. Domestic Policy Google Classroom Activity Log in to your chromebook and click on the “U.S. Domestic Policy” activity. Follow directions attached on information sheet for your webquest. 11

Exit Ticket The term "___________" was used to describe anti-Communist fervor, reckless accusations, and guilt by association. McCarthyism Black Hand Nepotism Socialism

Exit Ticket 2. The term “Domestic Policy” means: Pertaining to our own country Pertaining to outside of our country Can mean anything