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Witch Hunt: The Cold War, Joe McCarthy, and the Red Scare
By BALIS, Andrea & Elizabeth Levy
- ISBN
- 9781250246813
- Publisher
- Roaring Brook
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Reviewed on April 1, 2024 | Middle To High School
Gr 5 Up—A fascinating, if not always cohesive, accounting of Senator Joe McCarthy's rise to power and public downfall during the Cold War. The creators of Bringing Down a President present another dark period in U.S. history. A bombastic politician, McCarthy wielded immense influence following WWII as suspicion of the USSR's infiltration into all facets of American life overran the country. He was the face of the Red Scare and incited the government to rout out any person suspected of Communist leanings. This persecution resulted in the loss of reputations, car...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
