Anti-American activities

Anti-American activities. ..

Examples


 * anti-war protest
 * Ethel and Julius Rosenberg
 * Hollywood Ten
 * Jane Fonda
 * John Birch Society
 * Red Menace/Communist subversion

On Senator Joseph McCarthy:

President Dwight D. Eisenhower "also refrained from publicly criticizing Senator Joseph McCarthy, who used his powers to abuse the civil liberties of dozens of citizens who he accused of anti-American activities. Eisenhower privately despised McCarthy, and he worked behind the scenes with congressional leaders to erode McCarthy's influence. Eisenhower's indirect tactics eventually worked, but they also prolonged the senator's power since many people concluded that even the President was unwilling to confront McCarthy." --

Other Related SourceWatch Resources

 * Homeland security
 * Patriot Act I
 * Patriot Act II
 * Treating dissent as treason