1. Section 3 Cold War at Home
“In a free country, we punish men for the crimes they commit, but never for the opinions they have.”
Chapter 18
Section 3
Cold War at Home

2. Fear of Communist Influence
Why was there “good reason” to be fearful of the security of the United States?
Soviets dominate Eastern Europe
Soviets test atomic bomb
China becomes communist
N. Korea invades S. Korea
100,000 Americans join Communist Party

3. Loyalty Review Board
Purpose was to investigate government employees and to dismiss those who were found to be disloyal to U.S. government
over 3 million employees investigated
Individuals under investigation were not allowed to see evidence against them

4. House Un-American Activities
(HUAC)- congressional committee that investigated Communist influence inside and outside the U.S. government
Was there Communist propaganda in the movie industry?
Hollywood Ten- refused to testify because they believed the hearings were unconstitutional. They went to prison.
Blacklist – a list of people allegedly having a Communist background

6. McCarran Act
1950 McCarran Internal Security Act – unlawful to plan any action that might lead to a totalitarian dictatorship in U.S.
Truman vetoes bill however, Congress overrides the veto