Joseph McCarthy's Downfall Was Accusing the Army of Communism

Name: Joseph McCarthy's Downfall Was Accusing the Army of Communism
Uploaded: 2018-09-11
Duration: 203104
Description: In mid-1954, a riveted nation watched Senator Joseph McCarthy accuse the U.S. Army of being infiltrated by communists. But the army's lawyer, Joseph Welch refused to be bullied, and struck back.

In mid-1954, a riveted nation watched Senator Joseph McCarthy accuse the U.S. Army of being infiltrated by communists. But the army's lawyer, Joseph Welch refused to be bullied, and struck back. (03:23)