1. The Red Scare
The Cold War Years

2. The A-Bomb Warning
The 2nd Red Scare was born with the dropping of the bomb.
“Hey Soviets, see what we have? Keep communism to yourself, or else!”
Duck and Cover

3. Paranoia
Efforts to prevent communism from spreading caused paranoia among influential Americans post WWII
Trust no one
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4. HUAC House Un-American Activities Committee
Responsible for investigating communist activity in organized labor, federal government, and Hollywood

5. The Blacklist
A list of all people suspected to be communist sympathizers within the federal govt. and Hollywood
These people were forced out of work and were rarely able to again find work unless under an alias

6. Famous Blacklisters The Hollywood Ten
Refused to answer questions regarding communist affiliation, claiming the first amendment gave them the right to do so
Blacklisted

7. Alger Hiss Played multiple roles in govt.
Accused of slipping information to Soviets
Found guilty of perjury and sent to prison for three years

8. The Rosenbergs
Members of communist party accused of providing secret information involving the atomic bomb to the Soviets
Ethel and Julius Rosenberg were executed in 1953 for their espionage

9. Pop Culture
HUAC tried to prevent communist messages from being spread through film
Films such as Dr. Strangelove and Invasion of the Body Snatchers exemplified and exaggerated America’s attitude towards Communism.

10. Impact of Red Scare on the American People
Conformity
Spying on friends
Constant fear

11. McCarthyism
Sen. Joseph McCarthy ignited Communist paranoia by causing an uproar, claiming communists existed in the U.S. Senate
Election year…he was desperate for media attention
McCarthy in Action