The McCarthy Era

The McCarthy era was one of the most interesting events in modern history, where thousands of Americans were accused of being communists or communist sympathizers. Readers will hear from McCarthy himself, as well as Harry S. Truman. Other essay sources include the Guardian and the Washington Post. Readers are given the historical background before experiencing a series of compelling essays that step through the events and controversies. Readers will learn about the execution of the Rosenbergs. Personal narratives are spell-binding, including one from a former F.B.I. member who argued for McCarthyism, and a couple who describe what it was like to be falsely accused.