The Red Smear symbolized false accusations of communism, linked to McCarthyism during the Cold War.
The Red Smear in the political cartoon symbolized false accusations that communists infiltrated the US government during the Second Red Scare of the 1940s and 1950s, also known as McCarthyism.
McCarthyism was a period of intense anti-Communist fear and persecution in the United States, led by figures like Senator Joseph McCarthy, that targeted left-leaning individuals and groups, resulting in censorship, blacklists, and loyalty investigations.
The Red Scare and McCarthyism occurred during the Cold War era, reflecting the heightened tensions between the US and the Soviet Union.
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