Question

Why is HUAC important to American history?​

Answer 1

The most important institution of the McCarthy era was the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), which held dramatic public hearings across the country to investigate and expose Communist activities in government, education, entertainment, labor, and other fields of American life.

Answer 2

The HUAC was created in 1938 to investigate alleged disloyalty and subversive activities on the part of private citizens, public employees, and those organizations suspected of having Communist ties.