Decline of McCarthy 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryMcCarthyismGCSEOCR Created by: SLowtherCreated on: 16-03-17 18:52 Which university professor discredited McCarthy? Owen Lattimore- expert on china and former advisor to Truman. Accused of being communist and found innocent 1 of 8 What newspapers damaged his credibility and how? Washington Post and New York Times- produced balanced and sensible arguments 2 of 8 What playwright condemned McCarthy? Arthur Miller wrote The Crucible about witvh hunts symbolically condemming McCarthy 3 of 8 Which influential tv journalist presented a show attacking McCarthy? Ed Murrow- See It Now 4 of 8 What political action was taken and what year? December 1954- Senate censured McCarthy. Political disapproval 5 of 8 What were the army McCarthy hearings? 1954- claimed communist supporters in army. Humiliated by army lawye Joseph Welch 6 of 8 Give another reason for McCarthy's decline Hi accusations and methods seemed more ridiculous. as his evidence grew wilder his evidence appeared more fake 7 of 8 Give another reason for McCarthy's decline Cultural opposition in Hollywood. Charlie Chaplin protested at treatment of actors, producers, writers 8 of 8
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