Communists in America What happens during the “Red Scare”?

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Communists in America What happens during the “Red Scare”?

The Red Scare 1940s & 1950s Soviet domination of Eastern Europe & Loss of China had many in US worried – are there communists in America? Loyalty Review Board, 1947 Some Republicans claim Truman was soft on Communism Truman sets up program to investigate “disloyal” govt employees 3.2 million employees dismissed House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), 1947 Investigated different organization & industries but Hollywood film industry is hit hardest Hollywood Ten: Entertainers who refused to testify were sent to prison, entertainers suspected of communist connections blacklisted. outube.com/w atch?v=ds2S DTFXIgM

1. Identify people & objects 3. Identify actions 4. What point is cartoonist trying to make? 2. What are symbols?

Spying Against the US Alger Hiss Accused of spying for the Soviet Union, prosecuted by Congressman Richard Nixon, Hiss claimed his innocence, sent to prison for perjury Ethel & Julius Rosenberg Suspected in helping the Soviets develop their atomic bomb (1949) Denied guilt but plead the 5 th, found guilty & executed tch?v=OnCC2gYmAMk&f eature=related

McCarthyism Joseph McCarthy, Senator who claims communist are taking over gov Accuses people of being communist usually with no evidence Accuses Democrats of allowing “communist infiltration” 1954: Senate investigations are televised CBS news reporter Ed Murrow goes after McCarthy McCarthy loses public support, censure by Senate Suffering from alcoholism, he dies 3 years later

Communism in the 50s: Good Night & Good Luck 1.What are employees of CBS being asked to do? 2.How are US citizens being denied civil liberties? 3.What does Murrow say in his report about the Airforce accusations? 4.After the report, what accusations are made about Murrow? How does CBS respond? 5.How does Senator McCarthy respond to Murrow’s criticisms? 6.How does Murrow respond to McCarthy? 7.How does the CBS President react to Murrow’s reports against McCarthy?