McCarthyism During the McCarthy era, thousands of Americans were accused of being communists or communist sympathizers and became the subject of aggressive investigations and questioning before government or private-industry panels,committees and agencies.
The Non-Political Politician
Eisenhower was president during the 1950's, however is his early years in office, he did not belong to a political party. Eisenhower chose the Republican party, through which caused difficulties in office. The party consisted of isolationist conservatives, and internationalist moderates. This brought many arguments between the parties and throughout the politician.
Civil Rights Civil rights in this era were not thoroughly questioned upon until the late 1950's.This began the unjust treatment towards African Americans, which later brought the Civil Rights Movement.
The HollywoodBlacklist
The Hollywood Blacklist came into being in 1947 when the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC) began to summon certain Hollywood entertainment professionals on the suspicion that their work was communist-inspired. As the media began extensive coverage of the proceedings, some writers, producers, and directors became known as the "Hollywood Ten."
"I look at going to Hollywood as going behind enemy lines. You parachute in, set off the explosion, then fly out before it goes off."