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Cold War Home and Away. Fear of Communism. Red Scare – fear that Communists were trying to destroy the American way of life Federal Employee Loyalty Program Smith Act – made it illegal to teach the violent overthrow of gov .
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Fear of Communism • Red Scare – fear that Communists were trying to destroy the American way of life • Federal Employee Loyalty Program • Smith Act – made it illegal to teach the violent overthrow of gov. • HUAC – investigate possible subversive activities by fascists, Nazis or communists • Hollywood Ten • Blacklisting • Freedom of Speech takes a hit!
How to Spot a Communist… • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkYl_AH-qyk
Espionage • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRNRHwxI_EU
Spy Cases • Alger Hiss named by Chambers • Worked on the New Deal and UN • Denied involvement • Pressed by Nixon • Found guilty and sentenced to 5 years • McCarthyism • Extreme, reckless charges • State dept. infested with Communists • Won a 2nd term • Attacked the Army • Bullied people on trial • Censored for accusations
McCarthyism • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CbUZV24les