General Zwicker at Camp Kilmer | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

General Zwicker at Camp Kilmer

General Zwicker at Camp Kilmer | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
General Ralph Zwicker (center), commandant of Camp Kilmer and a native of Stoughton, Wisconsin.  In 1954, General Zwicker became a central figure in Senator Joseph R. McCarthy's contest with the Army.  Summoned to testify before McCarthy's committee (McCarthy was the only member present), on February 18, ostensibly to answer questions about an Army dentist alleged to have subversive connections, Zwicker was subjected to a humiliating cross examination.  McCarthy charged that Zwicker was protecting Communists and that he was unfit to wear a uniform.  This brought both Secretary of the Army Stevens and President Eisenhower to Zwicker's defense and set the stage for the Army-McCarthy Hearings.  They inturn led to McCarthy's downfall.  This undated photograph of Zwicker was taken at an Army Reserve unit party at Camp Kilmer.
DESCRIPTION
General Ralph Zwicker (center), commandant of Camp Kilmer and a native of Stoughton, Wisconsin. In 1954, General Zwicker became a central figure in Senator Joseph R. McCarthy's contest with the Army. Summoned to testify before McCarthy's committee (McCarthy was the only member present), on February 18, ostensibly to answer questions about an Army dentist alleged to have subversive connections, Zwicker was subjected to a humiliating cross examination. McCarthy charged that Zwicker was protecting Communists and that he was unfit to wear a uniform. This brought both Secretary of the Army Stevens and President Eisenhower to Zwicker's defense and set the stage for the Army-McCarthy Hearings. They inturn led to McCarthy's downfall. This undated photograph of Zwicker was taken at an Army Reserve unit party at Camp Kilmer.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:48235
Creation Date:circa 02 18 1954
Creator Name:United States. Army.
City:Camp Kilmer
County:
State:New Jersey
Collection Name:Ralph W. Zwicker papers, 1951-1957
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:M84-306
Original Dimensions:4.5 x 6.5 inches
SUBJECTS
Armed Forces
Portraits, Group
Men

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