McCarthy and Eisenhower | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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McCarthy and Eisenhower

McCarthy and Eisenhower | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
During the first months of his administration, President Dwight Eisenhower handled Joseph R. McCarthy by publicly ignoring him.  However, after the abuse that General Zwicker received from Senator McCarthy's committee in January, 1954, Eisenhower felt compelled to comment.  At a press conference on March 3, 1954, he was mildly critical of McCarthy's lack of fair play, but he emphatically stated that dealing with employees of the executive department was his responsibility.  Within an hour Senator McCarthy responded, ratcheting up the personal clash between the two men and the constitutional clash between the two branches of government.  McCarthy threatened that he would not hesitate to expose anyone who aided Communists.

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During the first months of his administration, President Dwight Eisenhower handled Joseph R. McCarthy by publicly ignoring him. However, after the abuse that General Zwicker received from Senator McCarthy's committee in January, 1954, Eisenhower felt compelled to comment. At a press conference on March 3, 1954, he was mildly critical of McCarthy's lack of fair play, but he emphatically stated that dealing with employees of the executive department was his responsibility. Within an hour Senator McCarthy responded, ratcheting up the personal clash between the two men and the constitutional clash between the two branches of government. McCarthy threatened that he would not hesitate to expose anyone who aided Communists.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:49052
Creation Date: 03 03 1954
Creator Name:United Press International
City:Washington
County:
State:District of Columbia
Collection Name:Joseph McCarthy photographs and ephemera, circa 1947-1957
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PH 6022.1
Original Dimensions:7 x 9.5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
RESTRICTED: Corbis has purchased copyright to all pre-1991 images housed in the UPI office. For reproductions and licensing rights contact copyright holder.
SUBJECTS
Clothing and dress
Public speaking
Indoor photography
Men
Communism
Politicians
Microphones
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