1. COLD WAR AMERICA How did we deal with Communism in the United States

2. After W.W.II. We move away from New Deal programs (too communistic) We move away from New Deal programs (too communistic) Unions seen as problems Unions seen as problems Taft-Hartley Bill passed over Truman’s veto Taft-Hartley Bill passed over Truman’s veto Rise in conservatism Rise in conservatism Fair Deal-extension of the New Deal Fair Deal-extension of the New Deal This was not supported This was not supported Is the government too involved in people’s lives Is the government too involved in people’s lives

3. A New Red Scare We actively search for communists in the U.S. We actively search for communists in the U.S. HUAC HUAC Alger Hiss case (scapegoat) (former FDR aide, Havard grad, worked for the supreme court Alger Hiss case (scapegoat) (former FDR aide, Havard grad, worked for the supreme court Microfilm found in a pumpkin? (Nixon) Microfilm found in a pumpkin? (Nixon) Federal Employee Loyalty Program Federal Employee Loyalty Program

4. More Spying McCarran Act- anything that would lead to communism is forbidden Ethel and Julius Rosenberg Atomic Secrets to the Soviets Sentenced to death, no real proof

5. McCarthyism Senator from Wisconsin Senator from Wisconsin Falsely accused many government officials of communist activities Falsely accused many government officials of communist activities Very popular figure (Americans see him as a big brother) Very popular figure (Americans see him as a big brother) Accused military officials (Bad idea) Accused military officials (Bad idea) Condemned by the Senate, became a drunk and died Condemned by the Senate, became a drunk and died

6. More Spying Spy on your neighbor programs Spy on your neighbor programs Blacklisting Blacklisting Red Hunters Red Hunters Hollywood ten Hollywood ten Force public officials to sign loyalty papers Force public officials to sign loyalty papers