In the 1950s, the results of "McCarthyism" included:
1. Hollywood drawing up lists of unemployable Communists and Communist sympathizers.
- This led to the blacklisting of individuals in the entertainment industry who were suspected of having Communist ties, impacting their ability to work in Hollywood.
2. State legislatures requiring oaths of loyalty from faculty in state colleges and schools.
- Professors and educators were required to pledge allegiance and declare their loyalty to the government, leading to a climate of fear and suspicion within educational institutions.
3. HUAC investigations prompting a dispute between Senator McCarthy and the secretary of the army.
- The House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) investigations, led by Senator McCarthy, caused tensions with the army when he accused the army of harboring Communists, leading to a high-profile dispute.
These outcomes of McCarthyism not only affected individuals in various sectors but also influenced public perception through the televised hearings, highlighting the controversial and divisive nature of the anti-Communist crusade led by Senator McCarthy.