THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
THE COLD WAR
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military actions by NATO
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a decrease in tensions between the U.S. and Soviet Union
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an American attempt to control Communist infiltration in government
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the creation of the Warsaw Pact
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Detailed explanation-1: -HUAC was created in 1938 to investigate alleged disloyalty and rebel activities on the part of private citizens, public employees and organizations suspected of having Communist ties. Citizens suspected of having ties to the communist party would be tried in a court of law.
Detailed explanation-2: -In 1947, the committee held nine days of hearings into alleged communist propaganda and influence in the Hollywood motion picture industry. After conviction on contempt of Congress charges for refusal to answer some questions posed by committee members, “The Hollywood Ten” were blacklisted by the industry.
Detailed explanation-3: -Despite McCarthy’s acquittal of misconduct in the Schine matter, the Army–McCarthy hearings ultimately became the main catalyst in McCarthy’s downfall from political power.
Detailed explanation-4: -The House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) was created in 1938 to investigate alleged disloyalty and subversive activities on the part of private citizens, public employees, and those organizations suspected of having Communist ties.