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Mourners at McCarthy Grave Site
May 7, 1957
Mourners surround the casket of Senator Joseph R. McCarthy at his funeral at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery.
Procession at McCarthy Funeral
May 1957
The crowd gathered outside St. Mary's Catholic Church for the funeral of Senator Joseph R. McCarthy watches as the procession to the cemetery begins.
Procession at McCarthy Funeral
May 7, 1957
Procession of Catholic clergy at the funeral of Senator Joseph R. McCarthy. In Wisconsin, and elsewhere in the nation, the Catholic Church was among McCarthy's most ardent supporters.
Honorary Pallbears at McCarthy Funeral
May 7, 1957
Official representatives at the funeral of Senator Joseph R. McCarthy included (third from the police officer) Governor Walter J. Kohler, Jr.
Joseph R. McCarthy Funeral
May 7, 1957
Marine honor guard at the funeral of Senator Joseph R. McCarthy. Jean McCarthy (wearing a round black hat), stands to the left of the Marines. McCarthy's death created a virtual frenzy among Wisco...
Joseph R. McCarthy Memorial
May 2, 1959
Dedication of the Joseph R. McCarthy Memorial in the Outagamie Counthouse on the second anniversary of the senator's death. Directly in front of the bust is sculptor Suzanne Stevenson. The chief ...
