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The Red Scare and McCarthyism: Cold War Repression in America

The Red Scare and McCarthyism were periods of intense anti-communist hysteria in the United States during the Cold War. The fear of communism led to government policies that restricted dissent, fueled by figures like Senator Joseph McCarthy who made unfair allegations and targeted various groups. Th

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Elia Kazan, HUAC, and On the Waterfront: A Critical Analysis

This analysis delves into the allegorical elements of the film "On the Waterfront" in relation to Elia Kazan's involvement with HUAC. It explores the ideological shifts from the 1930s to the 1950s, the comparison of Kazan to the protagonist Terry Malloy, the portrayal of HUAC as a morally justified

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