The Fight Against Communism: The McCarthyism Controversy, 1951-08-22

Item — Box: 27, Folder: 20

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_3_27_20_0012

Scope and Contents

The document is a series of letters and articles discussing government expenditures, specifically criticizing wasteful spending on projects like the Oolagah Dam, the President's yacht, and White House improvements. It also discusses Senator Joseph McCarthy's anti-communist efforts and the backlash he faced from the left-wing media and politicians. McCarthy's efforts to remove Communists from government positions are highlighted, as well as the ineffectiveness of existing loyalty procedures within the State Department.

Dates

Creation: 1951-08-22

Creator

From the Collection: Schwabe, George Blaine, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1951-1952); 8th Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1921-1923); Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Nowata County (1919-1923), 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Access Restriction

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