Second red scare (dec 7, 1945 – jul 8, 1955)
Description:
Just like after WWI |bc of communist conspiracy behind civil wars in europe/asia, ppl were scared spies had infiltrated america, including us state department/military | Loyalty oaths:Introduced in job applications for writers/teachers as condition of employment
Opponents: American Civil Liberties Union and others said it violated freedom of speech
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Date:
dec 7, 1945
jul 8, 1955
~ 9 years and 7 months