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McCarthy’s Wheeling speech sparks era of fear and fame
The Wheeling moment on Lincoln’s Birthday 1950 launched McCarthyism as a national fear campaign. The 205 list, televised hearings, and swift political shifts followed, with McCarthy riding a surge of support before a rapid fall from power.
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