Joe Investigates Communism | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Joe Investigates Communism

Joe Investigates Communism | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
As chairman of the Senate Investigating Committee Senator Joseph R. McCarthy traveled to New York City to hold closed hearings on alleged Communist espionage within the Army Signal Corp Laboratory located at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey.  With him as he is about to take off from the Washington airport is Secretary of the Army Robert Stevens.  Stevens attended the closed hearing as McCarthy's guest.  The open hearings in Washington began on November 24, 1953.
DESCRIPTION
As chairman of the Senate Investigating Committee Senator Joseph R. McCarthy traveled to New York City to hold closed hearings on alleged Communist espionage within the Army Signal Corp Laboratory located at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. With him as he is about to take off from the Washington airport is Secretary of the Army Robert Stevens. Stevens attended the closed hearing as McCarthy's guest. The open hearings in Washington began on November 24, 1953.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:48151
Creation Date: 10 10 1953
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 6022.11
Original Dimensions:6.75 x 7 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
Hats
Armed Forces
Men
Outdoor photography
Communism
Politicians
Airports

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