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What lessons can be learned from Joseph McCarthy’s efforts to fight communism in the U.S. government?

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Analyze the motives behind McCarthy's accusations and the political and cultural significance of the hearing in the U.S. Examine the competing perspectives on HUAC and the proper role of government with regard to protecting safety and liberty. Assess the role of media as public informant during and after the McCarthy hearings. Evaluate the short and long term effects of the McCarthy hearings on public trust of government and the power of government.

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