Red Scare

Bolshevik Revolution

1917

In 1917, the Bolshevik Revolution took place in Russia, leading to the establishment of a communist government. This even sparked concerns among many in the United States about the potential spread of communism and its ideology.

First Red Scare

1919

From 1919 to 1920, the First Red Scare occurred in the U.S. This period was characterized by a wave of anti-communist sentiment and the fear of radicalism.

World War 2

1945

in 1945, World War 2 came to an end, and the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union began, The tensions between these two superpowers intensified fears of communism infiltrating American society.

Loyalty Order

1947

In 1947, President Harry Truman issued Executive Order 9835, commonly known as the Loyalty Order. This order establish a loyalty program aimed ti identify and remove individuals deemed disloyal or associated with communist activities

Second Red Scare

1950

From 1950 to 1954, Senator Joseph McCarthy played a prominent role in the Second Red Scare. McCarthy led a campaign accusing people in the government, entertainment industry, and other sectors of beginning communists or having communist sympathies. This period was marked by intense investigation, blacklisting, and the erosion of civil liberties