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Joseph Mccarthy's Impact On American Politics

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One of the most famous individuals of American politics, Joseph McCarthy, once said, “Our job as Americans and as Republicans is to dislodge the traitors from every place where they have been sent to do their traitorous work” (azquotes.com). Former senator Joseph McCarthy had a massive impact on American politics. During his life span of 48 years, he was not only senator, but also judge and lieutenant in the Marines. Although he might have made it far in American politics, there is a story behind it. In the life story of Joseph McCarthy he really does go through almost everything and makes it all the way as one of the most famous politicians the United States has ever had. Joseph McCarthy’s life at one point in time was a very successful even …show more content…

At this time in the life of McCarthy he seemed as if no matter what he did, he found a way to be successful. Soon, after resigning his military commission in two elections he then became senator of Wisconsin. When he became senator he liked to help out different people and organizations. As the website recalled, “Critics nicknamed him, "Pepsi-Cola Joe" for helping the soft drink industry also campaigned against public housing” (Mtholyoke.edu). He was a kind senator that defended those who he believed him no matter what the critics say. McCarthy was also known for fighting for what he believed was true justice or against people whom he thought were doing the wrong things. For example he investigated the entire Army Signal Corps and he did not receive the results he was expecting, but did put on quite a fight. Such as, how the site informs, “Both sides of this dispute were aired over national television between April 22 and June 17, 1954” (APL.org). Though, he did not receive the results he expected McCarthy did put on quite a fight and showed he would not back down. After this he remained in the Senate, but was powerless and ignored by the congress, which really set McCarthy back with little

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