Edward R. Murrow
Edward R. Murrow was ultimately the start of the demise of Senator Joseph McCarthy essentially because of Murrow's ability to point out McCarthy's contradictions of himself on air. Murrow actually had McCarthy visit him on air and do a live interview regarding the Red Scare and McCarthy's strategies in pointing out members of the communist party. Murrow was among few of the brave people who stood up against McCarthy, this was because of McCarthy's ability to black list people; especially political figures and the famous Hollywood stars. These people were then cast out from all society because if someone was seen being involved with someone who was affiliated as a member of the communist party, especially by a U.S. Senator, they too would be black listed and lose their jobs, social status, and pursuit of happiness.
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