may 26, 1938 - HUAC Formed
Description:
The House Un-American Activites Committee was formed to look into activities that were considered to be un-American, such as those having communist connections. It was strengthened during the cold war and questioned hundreds of Americans about their backgrounds. The HUAC was intimidating and created fear in the early 1950s.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 26, 1938
Now
~ 87 years ago