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During the Red Scare of the 1950s, which American politician became famous for his vicious campaign to uncover communists in the U.S. government and military?

A.Joseph McCarthy
B.Dwight Eisenhower
C.Alger Hiss
D.Harry Truman

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Answer: It is joseph McCarthy

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The correct answer is Joseph McCarthy

Even the term McCarthyism was coined to show someone who is extremely anti communist because of him.
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