( C1 ) McCarthy's downfall Flashcards
what happened in spring 1954
the Army - McCarthy hearings began and were televised
what was the public able to realise/see about McCarthy during the televised trials
the public could see McCarthy at work and were shocked by his bullying
what did the army do in retaliation to McCarthy
the army found evidence of McCarthy abusing his privileges as a member of congress
what happened on the 9th March
on the 9th March Ed Murrow broadcasted an entire episode of his ‘see it now’ show on McCarthy using footage of his speeches and actions to criticise him
give 6 quick reasons for McCarthy’s downfall
1) Army found evidence of his corruption and sent it to reporters
2) McCarthy’s accusations became more extreme
3) Media produced anti - McCarthy material such as articles and programmes
4) Cold War tensions had eased slightly after the ending of the Korean War in 1953
5) Nobody was ever convicted of being a spy or traitor
6) The televised hearing meant that the public saw his bullying tactics
