The Federal Loyalty Security Program And The House Un American Activities Committees

In the article it states, “As apprehension about Soviet influence grew as the Cold War heated up, U.S. leaders decided to take action. On March 21, 1947, President Harry S. Truman (1884-1972) issued Executive Order 9835, also known as the Loyalty Order, which mandated that all federal employees be analyzed to determine whether they were sufficiently loyal to the government.” Due to the Cold War intensifying and getting awareness from the public, it has created tautness and unease around the nation. By stating that the president issued an Executive Order which means that it must be enforced and if that happened, that means the issue at hand is very serious and that the people and the government are very worried by it. The Red Scare manifested itself in a few courses, remarkably through the activities of the House Un-American Activities Committee, the ascent of Senator Joseph McCarthy, and the increasing speed of the arms race. Purposeful propaganda movies like Red Nightmare were dispatched to impel apprehensions of socialism and the Soviet Union. These things were emphasized to spread the fear and awareness. Certain organizations were formed and taken into action mostly to relieve the tension of the Red Scare in the U.S by hunting communists. In the article it states, “One of the pioneering efforts to investigate communist

The Second Red Scare occurred during the early 1950s in America just after the Second World War. This event is what inspired the term McCarthyism, which refers to the defamation of people's character or reputation by means of widely publicized indiscriminate allegations, especially on the basis of unsubstantiated charges. The then senator of Wisconsin, Senator Joseph McCarthy inspired this term because he was the biggest supporter and campaigner of the anti-communist propaganda that took America by storm during the late 1940s. After top secret information about the government’s weapons was handed to the soviet union by an unknown infiltrator, popular fear of communist agenda taking over the American government lead to the then President of the states issuing an executive order known as “The Loyalty Order”. This order allowed a federal organisation known as the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) and McCarthy to carry out mandatory investigation of all federal workers to

The communist paranoia that occurred in America during the period of 1947-1957 has come to be known as the ‘Second Red Scare’. This was a political and social movement of fear which led to communist witch hunts known as the ‘Red Hunts’, that categorise the period. The

Imagine living in a world where everyone is out to get you. Everyone is accusing each other of being something they are not. That is what happened during the time period of the Red Scare, also known as the Palmer Raids. The Red Scare was the fear of communism invading and taking over control of the U.S. government. It began during the First World War when America and Russia were at each other’s throats. The Red Scare era during and after World War 1 was an era in which the United States tried to rid itself of communism in an way possible by arresting people and separating family members. Although some believe it did the United States a good, it also gave the United States some harm.

The Second Red Scare started in the opening phases of the Cold War with the Soviet Union. The Second Red Scare refers to the anti-communist passion that affected American politics, culture and society in the 1940s and 1950s. Interpretations of the Second Red Scare have ranged between two poles: one emphasizing the threat posed to national security by the Communist Party, and the other emphasizing the threat to democracy posed by political repression. Americans historically have been fearful of “enemies within.” That 's what made the Second Red Scare a big deal, the hysteria. It is true that there were some people giving information to the Soviet Union from within american borders. However, scholars debate whether or not all of the people

After World War I, a new threat flooded into the minds of the American population. Communism was on the rise and it was causing a lot of concern within the American populace. The Red Scare was the nationwide hysteria in America, caused by the spread of communism in the 1920’s. This fear of communism bled into many aspects of American life. It caused the U.S. government to target any American who’s patriotism was in question, and it contributed to Americans' negative attitudes towards foreigners in the 1920’s. In addition to “suspicious individuals”, the U.S. government also challenged labor unions and intimidated liberal constituencies. The Red Scare led to a range of actions that had a far-reaching and enduring effect on U.S. government and

The United State’s Capitalistic and consumer driven way of life sat in contrast to the Soviet Union’s Communist and government centred economy. So much so, that the fear of Communists living in America began a panic known as the second Red Scare. Americans attempted to weed out Communists, with programs like the loyalty program which required government workers to state if they have ever been a communist; as well as the Congress of Industrial Organization (CIO). “...[The] (CIO) and United Auto Workers froze Communists out of leadership positions...” (Goldfield 805), along with this there were numerous trails and people assured of being a Communist. McCarthyism was another main reason the American public began exiling those assured of Communists; McCarthyism created a fear of these people, which allowed those accused to be black balled in their professions. One such example where the Hollywood Ten, which was a group of movie directors accused of being too soft on Communism.

The “Red Scare”, the fear of communism rising and becoming widespread. This further propelled the McCarthy’s agenda and caused him to become more widely accepted and believed. The House Un-American Activities Committee, which investigated the “disloyalty” of people and organizations. This committee stepped all over Americans rights, as shown in a political cartoon drawn by Herb Block. They were able to do this as the majority of Americans supported it, because of the fear of at-communism taking over.

The first red scare took place during ww1, after the Bolsheviks revolution in Russia during the First World War, where fear of communist reached its height. In the period after the second World War, Americans were increasingly concerned that the anti-democratic and the nature of communism would spread and even infiltrate the United States. Accordingly, one of the common tracts shared by both red scares was “Red-Baiting”, know as the practice of identifying and attempting to out or uncover suspected communist within the United States government. One of the chief conduits for bringing out communist was the H.U.A.C “House Un-American Activities Committee”, although it had first been formed in 1938, it reached its insidious purpose in the 1950s. Southern politicians often branded political arguments with whom they disagreed as communist. The second red scare perhaps took its greatest toll on artists, like Arthur Miller, who was unable to work because of being branded as a suspected

The Red Scare is the most commonly known term used to describe the fear the United States felt about Communism during the Cold War. The Red Scare got it's name because Communists were often called "Reds" due to their allegiance to the Soviet flag. Many Americans were fearful of Communism making it's way to the U.S. For years the Soviet Union had spies in the U.S. These spies were of such a concern to the government that President Truman put Executive Order 9835 into effect, which called for the analyzation of all federal employees for loyalty to America. Events in the Soviet Union such as the testing of a nuclear bomb, and China becoming a communist nation only added to the fears many Americans felt. The effects The Red Scare hit home for many

3 – 3. Many historians feel that Harry Truman as much as Joe McCarthy gave force to the postwar “Red Scare.” Explain why you agree or disagree.“In 1950, fewer than 50,000 Americans out of a total US population of 150 million were members of the Communist Party” (Wall). Yet, in the 1940's and 1950's, an anti-Communist movement swept the country. Political leaders feared communist had infiltrated government, and some even claimed proof that confidential government documents were given away to communist countries. In response to the hysteria, Senator Joseph McCarthy helped intensify the movement and many had their lives turned inside out and ruined. Similarly, President Truman issued an executive order to flush out government employees spying for the USSR. While Senator McCarthy’s hearings as chair of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations and President Truman’s Federal Employees Loyalty Program added to

outbreak of the first Red Scare. Schmidt focuses on the anticommunist intolerance, especially from 1919 to 1920, to better analyze the FBI’s political role, and as examined by recent scholarship. Schmidt focuses that the genesis of Red Scare was planted on “institutional factors rather than of a popular mass movement.” He focuses on the multiple relationships on the bureaucracies with Wilson’s administration and Congress. Schmidt also focuses on the FBI’s role with connection to strikes, public turmoil and the notorious Palmer raids. Moreover, Schmidt argues that predominant rationale behind the creation of the FBI “is not to be found in the demands of

“In 1917 an anti-communist Red Scare gripped the United States (“Communist”).” Without a doubt the most important event in the U.S. battle against Communism was when America’s worst nightmare came true and Communism was invading the U.S. This event is known as the Red Scare. The Red Scare was a result of a popularity grab from U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy. He was trying to gain attention from the U.S. during his campaign. “On February 9, 1950, Senator Joseph McCarthy made an announcement that he had a list of the members of the communist party” (“Communism”). This definitely got him the attention he desired as well as put the spotlight on him to share the list with America and end the terror. He proceeded to name names of people he was running against in election. He was very manipulative at removing the other candidates in election, but sadly he was not telling the truth. “By the end of the 1950s, the American public doubted McCarthy’s reliability and with a few court decisions these witch hunts came to an end” (“Communism”). This event took the U.S. by surprise. It showed them a glimpse of what it would look like if it were invaded by

McCarthyism shook up the United States during the 1950’s. The Man all behind it was Senator McCarthy.McCarthy was a senator which lots of great achievements! He was the youngest member of the Senate. For the most part McCarthy flew under the radar and did not really make his presence known, “He helped pass a bill to end sugar rationing.” Majorly all he did was under the radar until that one day when he gave that speech in West Virginia on February 9,1950.As McCarthy gave that speech he held up this paper and said “I have here in my hand a list of 205 . . . a list of names that were made known to the Secretary of State as being members of the Communist Party and who nevertheless are still working and shaping policy in the State

Support for socialism expanded throughout the 1930s, under the circumstances of an economic depression and the ascent of fascism. After World War II ended, and it had dawned on United States policymakers that the Soviet Union was no longer an ally but the enemy at large, inquiries were raised about the loyalty of certain people who had looked to the Soviet Union as an example for a superior society and to communism as an attractive contrasting option to Western ideology and foundations. To protect his organization against charges of communist penetrations, President Harry Truman created the Loyalty-Security Program. The request allowed authorities to examine any representative of the United States government for “subversive” activities. Speaking to a significant centralization of force, the request shocked every government organization. Truman proposed the request in particular to apply to activities intended to hurt the United States (treachery, sabotage, etc.), yet it was sufficiently expansive enough to permit anybody to be charged with subversion for even the most trivial reasons. “for marching in a Communist demonstration in the 1930s, for instance, or signing a petition calling for public housing. Along with suspected political subversives, more than a thousand gay men and lesbians were dismissed from