Most people remember *something about Senator Joseph McCarthy. But Brian Bull's reporting and use of archival tape give us a much more complete sense of who the man was and what his legacy is.
This is more than an "anniversary" piece.
It includes timely elements: how scholars assess
McCarthy's "Red-Hunting Crusade"; the comparison between The Cold War era and post 9/11 America;
and the prospect of a film later this year
which will focus on the confrontation between Senator McCarthy and Edward R. Murrow.
Review of End of a Red-Hunter's Crusade: The Censure of Joseph McCarthy
Tripp Sommer
Posted on May 29, 2005 at 12:59 PM
Most people remember *something about Senator Joseph McCarthy. But Brian Bull's reporting and use of archival tape give us a much more complete sense of who the man was and what his legacy is.
This is more than an "anniversary" piece.
It includes timely elements: how scholars assess
McCarthy's "Red-Hunting Crusade"; the comparison between The Cold War era and post 9/11 America;
and the prospect of a film later this year
which will focus on the confrontation between Senator McCarthy and Edward R. Murrow.