Articles related to "Joseph Mccarthy"
Un-American Activities
Anti-communist efforts in the United States during the 1950s.
mccarthyism • joseph mccarthy • red scare • permanent subcommittee on investigations • army-mccarthy hearings
Anti-communist efforts in the United States during the 1950s.
mccarthyism • joseph mccarthy • red scare • permanent subcommittee on investigations • army-mccarthy hearings
PRESIDENTIAL FEUDS, PART V
In the final article in this series, we examine the feud between President Truman and President Eisenhower. This feud got so nasty that it almost interferred with the inauguration. This classic feud involved personal charges of corruption, cowardice, and marital infidelity.
truman • eisenhower • election • campaign • democratic
In the final article in this series, we examine the feud between President Truman and President Eisenhower. This feud got so nasty that it almost interferred with the inauguration. This classic feud involved personal charges of corruption, cowardice, and marital infidelity.
truman • eisenhower • election • campaign • democratic
Important Women in Maine History
According to 50states.com, the earliest inhabitants of Maine were descendants of Ice Age Hunters. The women who came along with them had to be strong.
important women in maine history • maine women making a difference • important women maine • maine women • maine women's history
According to 50states.com, the earliest inhabitants of Maine were descendants of Ice Age Hunters. The women who came along with them had to be strong.
important women in maine history • maine women making a difference • important women maine • maine women • maine women's history
Who Was General George Marshall?
The World War II Chief of Staff successfully managed a two-front world conflict, attempted to make peace in China, then led U.S. responses to post-war challenges.
george marshall • world war ii strategy • world war ii military leadership • cold war strategy • marshall plan
The World War II Chief of Staff successfully managed a two-front world conflict, attempted to make peace in China, then led U.S. responses to post-war challenges.
george marshall • world war ii strategy • world war ii military leadership • cold war strategy • marshall plan
Censorship in America
Censorship is often practiced by those in power to limit social discourse by those who disagree with them.
censorship in america • early american censorship • twentieth century american censorship • censorship laws • freedom expression
Censorship is often practiced by those in power to limit social discourse by those who disagree with them.
censorship in america • early american censorship • twentieth century american censorship • censorship laws • freedom expression
Cold War Fears
As the Cold War slowly melts into our history books, it is difficult for younger generations to imagine a world where the fear of Communism haunted Americans.
cold war fears • communism and the nuclear bomb • prosperity after world war ii • the cold war begins • using the nuclear family model as a weapon
As the Cold War slowly melts into our history books, it is difficult for younger generations to imagine a world where the fear of Communism haunted Americans.
cold war fears • communism and the nuclear bomb • prosperity after world war ii • the cold war begins • using the nuclear family model as a weapon
Kermit Roosevelt and the Iranian Coup of 1953
The CIA operation to overthrow Dr. Mohammed Mossadegh was motivated by oil but sold to the public as an attempt to stop the Iranian Communist Tudeh Party.
cia in iran in 1953 • kermit roosevelt and iran • toppling the mossadegh regime • anglo-iranian oil company • 1953 iranian coup
The CIA operation to overthrow Dr. Mohammed Mossadegh was motivated by oil but sold to the public as an attempt to stop the Iranian Communist Tudeh Party.
cia in iran in 1953 • kermit roosevelt and iran • toppling the mossadegh regime • anglo-iranian oil company • 1953 iranian coup
Major League Baseball Uniforms
From the Knickerbockers' pantaloons, ties, and straw hats to the Pittsburgh Pirates' pullover double-knits, the baseball uniform has been anything but uniform.
major league baseball uniforms • baseball uniforms • mlb uniforms • major league baseball jerseys • caps
From the Knickerbockers' pantaloons, ties, and straw hats to the Pittsburgh Pirates' pullover double-knits, the baseball uniform has been anything but uniform.
major league baseball uniforms • baseball uniforms • mlb uniforms • major league baseball jerseys • caps
Once Upon a Time Walt Disney 2
Montreal's Museum of Fine Art doesn't just show who influenced Walt Disney; it also shows those who Disney influenced.
once upon a time walt disney • andy warhol • mickey mouse • gottfried helnwein • american prayer
Montreal's Museum of Fine Art doesn't just show who influenced Walt Disney; it also shows those who Disney influenced.
once upon a time walt disney • andy warhol • mickey mouse • gottfried helnwein • american prayer
Security Vs. Civil Liberties
The U.S. government has honored its people's civil liberties through most of its history, allowing some serious infringements in time of actual or perceived peril.
freedoms in time of peril • protection of rights • national security versus civil liberties • individual liberties • history of rights
The U.S. government has honored its people's civil liberties through most of its history, allowing some serious infringements in time of actual or perceived peril.
freedoms in time of peril • protection of rights • national security versus civil liberties • individual liberties • history of rights
Survey: U.S. Students Fail History
An educational policy group's survey shows more students aren't learning the liberal arts and sciences because schools favor teaching reading and math skills.
us history high school survey • u.s. students fail history • high school seniors don't know basic history • liberal arts and sciences • no child left behind
An educational policy group's survey shows more students aren't learning the liberal arts and sciences because schools favor teaching reading and math skills.
us history high school survey • u.s. students fail history • high school seniors don't know basic history • liberal arts and sciences • no child left behind
Television Enters America's Homes
Television was on futuristic display at the 1939 World's Fair. Delayed by World War II, it struggled for an identity but was in half of America's homes by 1955.
early television • history of television • television in the 40's • a new entertainment medium • tv in american homes
Television was on futuristic display at the 1939 World's Fair. Delayed by World War II, it struggled for an identity but was in half of America's homes by 1955.
early television • history of television • television in the 40's • a new entertainment medium • tv in american homes
The Anti-Terrorism Law
The anti-terrorism law that was passed in 1996 and its affects on the Muslim community in the United States.
anti-terrorism law • american muslims • mazen al-najjar • terrorism legislation
The anti-terrorism law that was passed in 1996 and its affects on the Muslim community in the United States.
anti-terrorism law • american muslims • mazen al-najjar • terrorism legislation
A World Without Love: "Invasion of the Body Snatchers"
Theme of classic film still strikes home
invasion of the body snatchers • jack finney • don siegal • pod people • opinion
Theme of classic film still strikes home
invasion of the body snatchers • jack finney • don siegal • pod people • opinion
Eternal Foreigners Among Eternal Strangers
Seeking a life not dictated by the "color line," these African-Americans left the United States for Europe.
african american history • black expatriates • james baldwin • chester himes • richard wright
Seeking a life not dictated by the "color line," these African-Americans left the United States for Europe.
african american history • black expatriates • james baldwin • chester himes • richard wright
IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART VIII)
Richard Nixon was one of the most fascinating figures in our recent history. Although he served less than six years in Congress, his service there catapulted him to national prominence, and eventually to the White House. In this article, we will examine how his Congressional record led to his later historic actions.
nixon • senate • house • representatives • congress
Richard Nixon was one of the most fascinating figures in our recent history. Although he served less than six years in Congress, his service there catapulted him to national prominence, and eventually to the White House. In this article, we will examine how his Congressional record led to his later historic actions.
nixon • senate • house • representatives • congress
Julia Child Still Inspires Americans to Cook
Julia Child pulled off the rare achievement when she went from being a government employee to hosting her own successful cooking television show.
meryl streep • oscar award • julia child • chef and cook • julia and julie
Julia Child pulled off the rare achievement when she went from being a government employee to hosting her own successful cooking television show.
meryl streep • oscar award • julia child • chef and cook • julia and julie
The Cold War 1946 - 1957
The first decade of the Cold War validated Winston Churchill's Iron Curtain speech, from the division of Europe to internal fifth columns promoting Communism.
the cold war 1946-1957 • first decade of the cold war • beginnings of the cold war • the cold war under truman • churchill's iron curtain speech warns the us about
The first decade of the Cold War validated Winston Churchill's Iron Curtain speech, from the division of Europe to internal fifth columns promoting Communism.
the cold war 1946-1957 • first decade of the cold war • beginnings of the cold war • the cold war under truman • churchill's iron curtain speech warns the us about
The Rise of Richard M. Nixon
Richard Milhous Nixon showed signs of great political potential very early on in life, and certainly would live up to that potential in later life.
richard milhous nixon • house unamerican activities committee • california congressman • tricky dick • whittier college
Richard Milhous Nixon showed signs of great political potential very early on in life, and certainly would live up to that potential in later life.
richard milhous nixon • house unamerican activities committee • california congressman • tricky dick • whittier college
"FIGHTING BOB" LA FOLLETTE, PART II
Senator La Follette ran for President five times, but never won. He did capture 16.5% of the popular vote in 1924, but carried only one state. In this article, we will look at the presidential campaigns of this fascinating politician, and see how he affected our political history.
la follette • coolidge • taft • roosevelt • progressive
Senator La Follette ran for President five times, but never won. He did capture 16.5% of the popular vote in 1924, but carried only one state. In this article, we will look at the presidential campaigns of this fascinating politician, and see how he affected our political history.
la follette • coolidge • taft • roosevelt • progressive
Baseball takes a stance - Bull Durham bites the dust
The National Baseball Hall of Fame has taken sides against pacifists Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon. This is one war that definitely would have been better left unwaged.
baseball • hall of fame • dale petroskey • tim robbins • susan sarandon
The National Baseball Hall of Fame has taken sides against pacifists Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon. This is one war that definitely would have been better left unwaged.
baseball • hall of fame • dale petroskey • tim robbins • susan sarandon
IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART IX)
Gerald Ford served for more than 24 in the House of Representatives, rising to be the leader of his party in the House. His reputation for hard work and honesty made him the first Vice President selected under the provisions of the 25th Amendment, and eventualy President of the United States. In this article, we examine his Congressional record.
ford • nixon • republican • house • representatives
Gerald Ford served for more than 24 in the House of Representatives, rising to be the leader of his party in the House. His reputation for hard work and honesty made him the first Vice President selected under the provisions of the 25th Amendment, and eventualy President of the United States. In this article, we examine his Congressional record.
ford • nixon • republican • house • representatives
PRESIDENTIAL CHILDREN: THE TAFTS OF OHIO
This generation of Tafts continue the family tradition of service to their community and nation. One almost became President.
taft • president • cincinnati • city council • mayor
This generation of Tafts continue the family tradition of service to their community and nation. One almost became President.
taft • president • cincinnati • city council • mayor
The Way We Were: Lesbians in the 1950s
Ward and June Cleaver were only part of the story of the United States in the 1950s. Read on to find out what your high school history teacher never told you.
gay • lesbian • history • 1950s • mccarthy
Ward and June Cleaver were only part of the story of the United States in the 1950s. Read on to find out what your high school history teacher never told you.
gay • lesbian • history • 1950s • mccarthy
Barbara Stanwyck: She is Woman, Hear Her Roar!
Barbara Stanwyck - she was no glamour queen but she was certainly one of the most prolific actresses in her time. She could hold her own again any man and never lost her feminine touch.
barbara stanwyck robert taylor double indemnity ba
Barbara Stanwyck - she was no glamour queen but she was certainly one of the most prolific actresses in her time. She could hold her own again any man and never lost her feminine touch.
barbara stanwyck robert taylor double indemnity ba
Shadow Government and Mount Pony
**trigger warning: this could be difficult to read if you are a survivor of mind control or abuse.**Carol has graciously allowed her article that discusses events in the northern Virginia area to be published here. There is a lot more going on in the suburbs around Washington, DC than most people realize.
cult • satanic • ritual abuse • abuse • survivor
**trigger warning: this could be difficult to read if you are a survivor of mind control or abuse.**Carol has graciously allowed her article that discusses events in the northern Virginia area to be published here. There is a lot more going on in the suburbs around Washington, DC than most people realize.
cult • satanic • ritual abuse • abuse • survivor
The Classics: The Day the Earth Stood Still
An overview of one of the genre's all-time classics
sci-fi • movies • the day the earth stood still • analysis
An overview of one of the genre's all-time classics
sci-fi • movies • the day the earth stood still • analysis
One Nation Under God?
Second in a Two-Part Series on What The Founders of America Might Think of Our Pledge of Allegiance
pledge • allegiance • founding • fathers • founders
Second in a Two-Part Series on What The Founders of America Might Think of Our Pledge of Allegiance
pledge • allegiance • founding • fathers • founders
The Folk Music Revival in the 1960s
History and analysis of musicians and songwriters of 1960s folk music.
bob dylan • joan baez • mimi farina • folk music • arlo guthrie
History and analysis of musicians and songwriters of 1960s folk music.
bob dylan • joan baez • mimi farina • folk music • arlo guthrie
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