HI114 Lecture Notes - First Red Scare, Seattle General Strike, Palmer Raids

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One of the hallmarks of mc"s style the speech generates intense media interest. democratic admin (truman) refutes the charge. The mccarthy era (1940"s and 50"s: might say that on feb 9 1950 the mc era began, however, communist accusation predates this speech, and continues after he is gone. Other key players and institutions: edgar hoover (head of fbi 28-72, harry truman, richard nixon, fbi, huac (house committee on un-american activities) Some other names (for mcism: the red scare, the american inquisition, the great fear, period of sustained political oppression (effects private institutions, and government) the very foundation of america democracy was threatened. Three acts are passed: espionage act 1917, any public statement that costruct the war effort or will aid the enemy, criminal offense, 20yrs. Immigration act 1917: anyone in a revolutionary organization may not enter the united states, if you are here and have revolutionary ideas you will be deported.

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