Joseph McCarthy

Joseph McCarthy was a heralded senator, often called the "Commie-killer" for his tireless hunting of American members of the Communist party. This was at the height of the Cold War, and of course most Americans and particualrly the media got behind him.
McCarthy's assaults became more and more outrageous, however, and the American public, once again led by the media, tore down Joseph McCarthy. Living leaders will be torn down, as history shows, and...