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Part 3: Downfall
Manage episode 446470300 series 3017910
At the height of his power, Senator Joseph McCarthy seemed unstoppable. However, his downfall would come from an unexpected place—the U.S. Army. Follow the dramatic escalation of McCarthy's anti-communist campaign in 1953 and how his crusade collided with the military, leading to televised hearings that captivated the nation. The narrative is further intensified by Edward R. Murrow's iconic broadcast, in which he critiques McCarthy's methods, marking a significant shift in public perception. The chaotic political landscape showcases the interplay of power, media, and accountability, marking the beginning of the end for one of the most controversial figures in American political history.
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Credits:
Lead Producer: Devin Maverick Robins
Associate Producer: Meiqian He
Scriptwriter: Galen Beebe
Story Editor: Devin Maverick Robins
Editorial Advisor: John Bredar
Sound Designer: Jack Pombriant
Narrator: James Edwards
Executive Producer: Cameo George
4 Episoden
Manage episode 446470300 series 3017910
At the height of his power, Senator Joseph McCarthy seemed unstoppable. However, his downfall would come from an unexpected place—the U.S. Army. Follow the dramatic escalation of McCarthy's anti-communist campaign in 1953 and how his crusade collided with the military, leading to televised hearings that captivated the nation. The narrative is further intensified by Edward R. Murrow's iconic broadcast, in which he critiques McCarthy's methods, marking a significant shift in public perception. The chaotic political landscape showcases the interplay of power, media, and accountability, marking the beginning of the end for one of the most controversial figures in American political history.
Learn more about American Experience
Follow the show on Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads
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Credits:
Lead Producer: Devin Maverick Robins
Associate Producer: Meiqian He
Scriptwriter: Galen Beebe
Story Editor: Devin Maverick Robins
Editorial Advisor: John Bredar
Sound Designer: Jack Pombriant
Narrator: James Edwards
Executive Producer: Cameo George
4 Episoden
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