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was a U.S. Senator who led a series of high-profile investigations into Americans whom he accused of being disloyal to the United States. His tactics, known as McCarthyism, helped define the Red Scare of the 1950s.
a law that restricted the power of labor unions
was an American businesswoman and philanthropist who founded a fragrance and cosmetics' empire.
was an American pediatrician and author whose 1946 book Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care was one of the most influential books on parenting in the twentieth century.
was an American musician who became known as the "King of Rock-and-Roll."
were two American civilians controversially convicted and executed for espionage during the Red Scare of the 1950s. Later evidence from the Venona Papers confirmed that both did have ties to Soviet espionage.
government agency that coordinates U.S. efforts in space
name given to the region of states in the South and the Southwest
was an American retail pioneer who founded Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., which became the largest retail sales chain in the United States.
was an American evangelist who rose to prominence during the religious revival of the 1950s in the United States.
an ideal or typical household with a father, mother, and children
also known as Chiang Kai-shek, was a Chinese Nationalist leader who opposed Mao Zedong's communist forces during the Chinese civil war.
eased the return of World War II veterans by providing education and employment aid
group of movie writers, directors, and producers who refused to answer HUAC questions about communist ties
was a diplomat and political thinker. A strong anti-communist, he helped organize the United Nations after World War II and later served as Secretary of State under President Dwight Eisenhower. In this role, he helped formulate the Cold War policies of brinkmanship and "massive retaliation".
In 1950, he became commander of UN forces in the Korean War. He retired after his controversial removal from command in 1951, following a dispute with President Harry Truman.
was an American diplomat who spent several years serving in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. His observations about Soviet political attitudes and actions contributed to the formation of the U.S. policy of containment.
isolationist senators who oppose any treaty ending World War I that had a League of Nations folded into it
worldwide rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union
was a journalist who served as chairman of the Committee on Public Information during World War I. He went on to hold other positions in the federal government. Creel was also an author. One of his books was How We Advertised America.