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Senator Joseph R. McCarthy

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Senator Joseph R. McCarthy of Wisconsin, whose name became synonymous with an era of extreme anti-communism.

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Physical Description

Format
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Dimensions
11 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 3247

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0139RO
Legacy ID
WHi 47423

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McCarthy Signing Autographs

McCarthy Signing Autographs

November 1952

Senator Joseph R. McCarthy of Wisconsin, signing autographs during his 1952 re-election campaign

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Joseph R. McCarthy

Joseph R. McCarthy

1944

Portrait of Joseph R. McCarthy used in literature issued for his unsuccessful 1944 Senate campaign.

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McCarthy as Primary Winner

McCarthy as Primary Winner

September 10, 1952

Senator Joseph R. McCarthy of Wisconsin, with supporters in his hometown of Appleton, hearing the news of his landslide victory over his Republican Party challenger.

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A Daughter for Joe

A Daughter for Joe

1957

Senator Joseph R. McCarthy and daughter Tierney. Her adoption was not completed at the time of the Senator's death on May 2, 1957.

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McCarthy Votes

McCarthy Votes

August 13, 1952

For the camera, Senator Joseph R. McCarthy shows how he voted in the 1952 Republican Primary. McCarthy handily defeated his opponent Len Schmitt.

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McCarthy Wins

McCarthy Wins

November 5, 1946

Joseph R. McCarthy receiving the congratulations of supporters after his victory over Democrat Howard J. McMurray in the 1946 U.S. Senate election. The victory party was held at the Hotel Appleton.

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