Griffith, Robert

A study of United States Senator Joseph McCarthy, a man whose name has become synonymous with radical anti-communism, looking at how he came to power in the 1950s, tracing the source and nature of the influence he wielded over the Senate, and discussing his eventual censure and loss of power.

Designed to encourage critical thinking about American history and presents a selected group of readings in a format that asks students to evaluate primary sources, test interpretations, and draw their own conclusions.