As one of our outstanding historical figures once said, “When a great democracy is destroyed, it will not be because of enemies from without, but rather because of enemies from within.”…. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S>> The Secretary of State in attempting to justify his continued devotion to the man who sold out the Christian world to the atheistic world, referred to Christ’s Sermon on the Mount as a justification and reason therefore, and the reaction of the American people to this would have made the heart of Abraham Lincoln happy. Joseph McCarthy was a junior Republican senator from Wisconsin still in his first term when he delivered the incendiary Lincoln Day speech that rocketed him to political stardom. Speech delivered by Senator Joseph McCarthy before the Senate on June 14, 1951 How can we account for our present situation unless we believe that men high in … Joseph McCarthy on Communism (1950) Senator Joseph McCarthy’s relentless attacks on suspected communist influence in American government so captivated American attention that “McCarthyism” came to stand in for the fervor of Cold War America’s anti-communism. Communists could be lurking anywhere, using their positions as school teachers, college professors, labor organizers, artists, or journalists to aid the program of world Communist domination. Margaret Brennan talked about Senator Joseph McCarthy's (R-WI) "Enemies from Within" speech and the impact it had on his political career. They still exist and this cloak of numbness and apathy needs only a spark to rekindle them.". The modern champions of communism have selected this as the time. The invocation was delivered by the Rev. Joseph McCarthy condemns George Marshall (1951) In June 1951 Joseph McCarthy delivered a speech to the United States Senate, attacking the Secretary of Defence and former Secretary of State, George Marshall. U.S. Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy’s speech to the Ohio County Republican Women's Club in Wheeling on February 9, 1950, launched the 1950s red scare, giving McCarthy a national platform that he would not relinquish for four years. endobj Tensions between the capitalist United States and the communist Soviet Union had been at a rolling boil since the end of World War II. Annotated Teacher’s Speech: Joseph McCarthy’s “Enemies from Within” Speech. In the “The Speech at Wheeling” by Joseph McCarthy, he uses a convincing tone and repetition of the statement “religion of immoralism” in order to get people to understand what he is saying. Web site by TSG. McCarthy was nearing the end of his first term as senator and needed a big issue to energize his run for a second term. But on the serious side, he launched many barbs at the present setup of the State Department, at President Truman's reluctance to press investigation of "traitors from within," and other pertinent matters. NOTE: Curbside service will continue during the new scheduled hours. <> It has not been the less fortunate or members of minority groups who have been selling this Nation out, but rather those who have had all the benefits that the wealthiest nation on earth has had to offer—the finest homes, the finest college education, and the finest jobs in Government we can give. It is the apathy to evil which people who have been subjected to the tremendous evils of war feel. He claimed that the State Department were crooks. It has always been thus after war. Six years ago, at the time of the first conference to map out the peace—Dumbarton Oaks—there was within the Soviet orbit 180,000,000 people. "It is the result of an emotional hangover and a temporary moral lapse which follows every war. ➤ View list of Holiday Closings at the Ohio County Public Library. 1950, Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy delivered a speech at the McLure Hotel in Wheeling, West Virginia during which he claimed to hold a list of known communists (“enemies from within”) in the U.S. State Department. It is the apathy to evil which people who have been subjected to the tremendous evils of war feel. First, he ruined the reputations and lives of many people by accusing them without credible evidence. In his concluding comment, Murrow said: McCarthy was at first a quiet and undistinguished senator. ➤ Vertical File: McCarthy-ism Speech. Wisconsin Republican Joseph R. McCarthy first won election to the Senate in 1946 during a campaign marked by much anticommunist Red-baiting. If you have a Wheeling/Ohio County history question, we have several local history specialists on staff. Senator Joseph McCarthy displaying a document, 1950. Though McCarthy had a prepared speech on housing, former U.S. Sen. Francis Love, who met him along with Congressman Tom Sweeney, Jr. at the Wheeling airport, suggested he give one on the perils of communism instead. The modern champions of Communism have selected this as the time and, ladies and gentlemen, the chips are down they are truly down.". Procedure: 1. stream Senator McCarthy arrived by Capital Airlines at the Stifel airport late yesterday afternoon and was greeted by former Congressman Francis J. ➤ DVD: Lunch With Books -  Joseph McCarthy's Wheeling speech, Dr. Elizabeth Fones-Wolf, 2011. In one Senate speech Jenner said "General George C. Marshall is a living lie" and asserted that "he is eager to play the role of a front man for traitors." "As the people of the world see mass murder, the destruction of defenseless and innocent people and all of the crime and lack of morals which go with war, they become numb and apathetic. McCarthy was introduced by William Callahan, executive director of the Ohio Valley Republican organization. 2 0 obj The speech at Wheeling’s McLure Hotel was part of the Lincoln Day celebration, an annual Republican political holiday. Give the students background on the Red Scare and McCarthyism that frames the speech. McCarthy delivered his speech to the Ohio County Republican Women's Club in Wheeling, West Virginia. Joseph McCarthy “Enemies from Within” Speech Delivered in Wheeling, West Virginia (1950) 1 Tonight as we celebrate the 141st birthday of one of the great men in American history, I would like to be able to talk about what a glorious day today is in the history of the world. Joseph McCarthy, junior U. S. Senator from Wisconsin, was given a rousing ovation last night when, as guest of the Ohio County Republican Women's Club, he declared bluntly that the fate of the world rests with the clash between the atheism of Moscow and the Christian spirit throughout other parts of the world. He rose to prominence in February 1950 when his public charge—in a speech given in Wheeling, West Virginia—that 205 communists had infiltrated the State Department created a furor and catapulted him into headlines across the country. As we celebrate the 1954-1957. And, ladies and gentlemen, the chips are down—they are truly down…. Joseph R. McCarthy Papers-Speeches, Raynor Memorial Libraries, Marquette University This is glaringly true in the State Department. All Rights Reserved. We welcome donations of books, historical materials, and other materials of value. Happily, this spark has finally been supplied. Delia Luna Mrs. Trevino ENG 3 February 4, 2020 Joseph McCarthy delivered a speech for the celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s 141st birthday and now he’s impacted society. 1 0 obj The speaker dwelt at length on the Alger Hiss case and mentioned the names of several others who, during the not so many years, were found to entertain subversive ideas but were still given positions of high trust in the government. Senator from Maine, Margaret Chase Smith on June 1, 1950, less than four months after Senator Joe McCarthy's "Wheeling Speech," on February 9, 1950.Her speech was endorsed by six other liberal-to-moderate Republicans. As the people of the world see mass murder, the destruction of defenseless and innocent people, and all of the crime and lack of morals which go with war, they become numb and apathetic. This cloak of numbness and apathy has only needed a spark to rekindle them. McCarthy lists perceived failures or concessions to the Soviet Union, then suggests that Marshall is part of a communist conspiracy: ➤ Catalog listings: Books on Joseph McCarthy and McCarthyism (general - not Wheeling specific). Lined up on the antitotalitarian side there were in the world at that time roughly 1,625,000,000 people. I know that you are saying to yourself, “Well, why doesn’t the Congress do something about it?” Actually, ladies and gentlemen, one of the important reasons for the graft, the corruption, the dishonesty, the disloyalty, the treason in high Government positions—one of the most important reasons why this continues is a lack of moral uprising on the part of the 140,000,000 American people. On June 14, 1951, in a Senate speech, Joe McCarthy launched a savage attack against George C. Marshall, the highly respected statesman and general best remembered as President Roosevelt’s Army Chief of Staff during WWII and as the architect of the Marshall Plan for post-war reconstruction of Europe (for which he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953). However, he added: "The morals of our people have not been destroyed. U.S. Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy’s speech to the Ohio County Republican Women's Club in Wheeling on February 9, 1950, launched the 1950s red scare, giving McCarthy a national platform that he would not relinquish for four years. Because of the overwhelming number of items donated, the limited amount of staff time to handle these donations, and limited space to house the donated materials, OCPL must restrict the donations accepted. He claimed that there were people in U.S. government who are a member of communist society and also mentioned in his speech that he have a list 57 people. On February 9, 1950, Senator Joseph McCarthy stepped into the spotlight of national attention with a speech given at Wheeling, West Virginia. Upon subsequently testifying before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, he proved unable to … Philip Goertz, pastor of the Second Presbyterian church, and the benediction was pronounced by the Rev. Today, only 6 years later, there are 800,000,000 people under the absolute domination of Soviet Russia—an increase of over 400 percent. © Copyright 2021 Ohio County Public Library. On our side, the figure has shrunk to around 500,000,000. This indicates the swiftness of the tempo of Communist victories and American defeats in the cold war. During a speech in Wheeling, West Virginia, Senator Joseph McCarthy (Republican- Wisconsin) claims that he has a list with the names of over 200 members of … I think that should be in the record for Mr. Welch. The speech at Wheeling’s McLure Hotel was part of the Lincoln Day celebration, an annual Republican political holiday. Titled "A Report on Senator Joseph R. McCarthy", it used footage of McCarthy speeches to portray him as dishonest, reckless, and abusive toward witnesses and prominent Americans. There the bright young men who are born with silver spoons in their mouths are the ones who have been the worst....In my opinion the State Department, which is one of the most important government departments, is thoroughly infested with Communists. Senator McCarthy delivered the speech … 4 0 obj Disdaining any oratorical fireworks, McCarthy's talk was of an intimate, homey nature, punctuated at times with humor. Speech of Joseph McCarthy, Wheeling, West Virginia, February 9, 1950 Ladies and gentlemen, tonight as we celebrate the one hundred forty-first birthday of one of the greatest men in American history, I would like to be able to talk about what a glorious day today is in … Joseph McCarthy, Speech at Wheeling, West Virginia, 1950 Anticommunism had already become the dominant political issue of the day when Senator Joseph McCarthy (Republican, Wisconsin) burst upon the national scene with this 1950 speech. On Feb 9. … On this day in 1950, Sen. Joseph McCarthy (Republican Senator For Wis.) (1908-1957) garnered national attention when, in an address to the Women's Republican Club of Wheeling, W.Va., he claimed that the U.S. State Department was infiltrated with communists. ", "Today, we are engaged in a final all-out battle between Communistic atheism and Christianity. Senator Joseph McCarthy, Speech at Wheeling, West Virginia, 1950 From Congressional Record of the Senate, 81st Congress 2nd Session , February 20, 1950. I have in my hand 57 cases of individuals who would appear to be either card carrying members or certainly loyal to the Communist Party, but who nevertheless are still helping to shape our foreign policy…. Second, he used accusations of communist sympathies to counterattack anyone who criticized his … W. Carroll Thorn, of St. Luke's Episcopal church. This is the one that took McCarthy down! Five years after a world war has been won, men’s hearts should anticipate a long peace, and men’s minds should be free from the heavy weight that comes with war. "As you hear of this (Hiss) story of high treason," he said, "I know that you are saying to yourself well, why doesn't Congress do something about it? It has always been thus after war. But this is not such a period— for this is not a period of peace. Harry S. Truman responds to McCarthy, 1950 | In February 1950, Senator Joseph McCarthy alleged in a speech in West Virginia that more than 200 staff members at the Department of State were known to be members of the Communist Party. More than 275 representative Republican men and women were on hand to attend the colorful Lincoln Day dinner of the valley women which was held in the Colonnade room of the McLure hotel. Dignitary Visits  |  Events in Wheeling Home  |  Wheeling History Home  |  OCPL Home, 52 16th StreetWheeling WV 26003Phone: 304-232-0244Map & DirectionsE-mail Us, Starting April 5, 2021Library Open:Monday-Thursday: 9 am to 6 pmFriday: 10 am to 5 pmSaturday: 10 am to 3 pm. "The Communists hounded Forrestal to his Partially in response to Republican Party victories, President Harry S. Truman tried to demonstrate his own concern about the threat of Communism by setting up a loyalty program for federal employees. The criticisms of McCarthyism, and of Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy (pictured here) in particular, are threefold. endobj x��[Y���~_`�Cc_,#��ac̮����x'0#԰g$,E�"���ק�>)�3A�YJ꣪�ꫯ����o���c$�\�?�}���"E��߽}a�"��&y&�OW����o���}�?ޮ��b|�ࡂ��������o��!�Y�z�����I)�����D/��C��Z����o�#�y��'P�=��U��0�G�?b9��8�0H���>�>�J���]��Z+X~��oW���P��X__#bi�o��6ez˚k��F�׉�$��:���I���N�t���+}h�r�>U�1as�a�(WZ�����y��zM37,|˕?i���naUޖ�S���;>7�\��5/� *����p�Q��)�%��(�"Z�r�٪⥢�"V����6��"S�̍����coZ. Senator McCarthy claims that Communist subversives have infiltrated the U.S. government ... and he has names ... he has a "list". In February 1950, appearing at the Ohio County Women’s Republican Club in Wheeling, West Virginia, McCarthy gave a speech that propelled him into the national spotlight. His words in the speech are a matter of some debate, as no audio recording was saved. It is the result of an emotional hang-over and a temporary moral lapse which follows every war. 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In the years following the defeat of Nazism in Germany and Imperialism in Japan, many countries came to realize that two political . Right there he reminded Abraham Lincoln's phrase "when a great democracy is destroyed, it will not be from enemies from without, but rather because of enemies from within." However, the morals of our people have not been destroyed. In the light of history, however, this is not hard to explain. Mrs. A. E. Eberhard, president of the women's group, presided, while program director, Mrs. Robert J. Harshman, introduced Callahan. Please read more about our Donation Policies: Book Donations    Historical Materials Donations. In the light of history, however, this is not hard to explain. Senator McCarthy:-- will -- will you get the -- the citations, order the citations showing that this was the legal arm of the Communist Party, and the length of time that he belonged, and the fact that he was recommended by Mr. Welch. As you know, very recently the Secretary of State proclaimed his loyalty to a man guilty of what has always been considered as the most abominable of all crimes—of being a traitor to the people who gave him a position of great trust. Speech of Joseph McCarthy, Wheeling, West Virginia, February 9, 1950 Ladies and gentlemen, tonight as we… This is a time of the “cold war.” This is a time when all the world is split into two vast, increasingly hostile armed camps—a time of a great armaments race…. Read the Intelligencer's article about McCarthy's Wheeling speech, Watch Margaret Brennan speak to C-SPAN about McCarthy's Wheeling speech, Lunch With Books -  Joseph McCarthy's Wheeling speech, View list of Holiday Closings at the Ohio County Public Library. State Senator William Hannig led the group singing. Materials in the Library's Circulating Collections:  ➤ DVD: McCarthy: Power Feeds on Fear,  "American Experience," Arlington, VA : PBS, 2020. The reason why we find ourselves in a position of impotency is not because our only powerful potential enemy has sent men to invade our shores, but rather because of the traitorous actions of those who have been treated so well by this Nation. OCPL appreciates the generosity and thoughtfulness of its many patrons in donating books, historical materials, and other library materials to the Library. %PDF-1.5 Referring directly to the State Department, he declared: "While I cannot take the time to name all of the men in the State Department who have been named as members of the Communist Party and members of a spy ring, I have here in my hand a list of 205 that were known to the Secretary of State as being members of the Communist Party and who, nevertheless, are still working and shaping the policy in the State Department,". - The Wheeling Intelligencer, February 10, 1950, by Frank Desmond. <> As one of our outstanding historical figures once said, “When a great democracy is destroyed, it will not be because of enemies from without, but rather because of enemies from within.”…. <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S>> The Secretary of State in attempting to justify his continued devotion to the man who sold out the Christian world to the atheistic world, referred to Christ’s Sermon on the Mount as a justification and reason therefore, and the reaction of the American people to this would have made the heart of Abraham Lincoln happy. Joseph McCarthy was a junior Republican senator from Wisconsin still in his first term when he delivered the incendiary Lincoln Day speech that rocketed him to political stardom. Speech delivered by Senator Joseph McCarthy before the Senate on June 14, 1951 How can we account for our present situation unless we believe that men high in … Joseph McCarthy on Communism (1950) Senator Joseph McCarthy’s relentless attacks on suspected communist influence in American government so captivated American attention that “McCarthyism” came to stand in for the fervor of Cold War America’s anti-communism. Communists could be lurking anywhere, using their positions as school teachers, college professors, labor organizers, artists, or journalists to aid the program of world Communist domination. Margaret Brennan talked about Senator Joseph McCarthy's (R-WI) "Enemies from Within" speech and the impact it had on his political career. They still exist and this cloak of numbness and apathy needs only a spark to rekindle them.". The modern champions of communism have selected this as the time. The invocation was delivered by the Rev. Joseph McCarthy condemns George Marshall (1951) In June 1951 Joseph McCarthy delivered a speech to the United States Senate, attacking the Secretary of Defence and former Secretary of State, George Marshall. U.S. Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy’s speech to the Ohio County Republican Women's Club in Wheeling on February 9, 1950, launched the 1950s red scare, giving McCarthy a national platform that he would not relinquish for four years. endobj Tensions between the capitalist United States and the communist Soviet Union had been at a rolling boil since the end of World War II. Annotated Teacher’s Speech: Joseph McCarthy’s “Enemies from Within” Speech. In the “The Speech at Wheeling” by Joseph McCarthy, he uses a convincing tone and repetition of the statement “religion of immoralism” in order to get people to understand what he is saying. Web site by TSG. McCarthy was nearing the end of his first term as senator and needed a big issue to energize his run for a second term. But on the serious side, he launched many barbs at the present setup of the State Department, at President Truman's reluctance to press investigation of "traitors from within," and other pertinent matters. NOTE: Curbside service will continue during the new scheduled hours. <> It has not been the less fortunate or members of minority groups who have been selling this Nation out, but rather those who have had all the benefits that the wealthiest nation on earth has had to offer—the finest homes, the finest college education, and the finest jobs in Government we can give. It is the apathy to evil which people who have been subjected to the tremendous evils of war feel. He claimed that the State Department were crooks. It has always been thus after war. Six years ago, at the time of the first conference to map out the peace—Dumbarton Oaks—there was within the Soviet orbit 180,000,000 people. "It is the result of an emotional hangover and a temporary moral lapse which follows every war. ➤ View list of Holiday Closings at the Ohio County Public Library. 1950, Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy delivered a speech at the McLure Hotel in Wheeling, West Virginia during which he claimed to hold a list of known communists (“enemies from within”) in the U.S. State Department. It is the apathy to evil which people who have been subjected to the tremendous evils of war feel. First, he ruined the reputations and lives of many people by accusing them without credible evidence. In his concluding comment, Murrow said: McCarthy was at first a quiet and undistinguished senator. ➤ Vertical File: McCarthy-ism Speech. Wisconsin Republican Joseph R. McCarthy first won election to the Senate in 1946 during a campaign marked by much anticommunist Red-baiting. If you have a Wheeling/Ohio County history question, we have several local history specialists on staff. Senator Joseph McCarthy displaying a document, 1950. Though McCarthy had a prepared speech on housing, former U.S. Sen. Francis Love, who met him along with Congressman Tom Sweeney, Jr. at the Wheeling airport, suggested he give one on the perils of communism instead. The modern champions of Communism have selected this as the time and, ladies and gentlemen, the chips are down they are truly down.". Procedure: 1. stream Senator McCarthy arrived by Capital Airlines at the Stifel airport late yesterday afternoon and was greeted by former Congressman Francis J. ➤ DVD: Lunch With Books -  Joseph McCarthy's Wheeling speech, Dr. Elizabeth Fones-Wolf, 2011. In one Senate speech Jenner said "General George C. Marshall is a living lie" and asserted that "he is eager to play the role of a front man for traitors." "As the people of the world see mass murder, the destruction of defenseless and innocent people and all of the crime and lack of morals which go with war, they become numb and apathetic. McCarthy was introduced by William Callahan, executive director of the Ohio Valley Republican organization. 2 0 obj The speech at Wheeling’s McLure Hotel was part of the Lincoln Day celebration, an annual Republican political holiday. Give the students background on the Red Scare and McCarthyism that frames the speech. McCarthy delivered his speech to the Ohio County Republican Women's Club in Wheeling, West Virginia. Joseph McCarthy “Enemies from Within” Speech Delivered in Wheeling, West Virginia (1950) 1 Tonight as we celebrate the 141st birthday of one of the great men in American history, I would like to be able to talk about what a glorious day today is in the history of the world. Joseph McCarthy, junior U. S. Senator from Wisconsin, was given a rousing ovation last night when, as guest of the Ohio County Republican Women's Club, he declared bluntly that the fate of the world rests with the clash between the atheism of Moscow and the Christian spirit throughout other parts of the world. He rose to prominence in February 1950 when his public charge—in a speech given in Wheeling, West Virginia—that 205 communists had infiltrated the State Department created a furor and catapulted him into headlines across the country. As we celebrate the 1954-1957. And, ladies and gentlemen, the chips are down—they are truly down…. Joseph R. McCarthy Papers-Speeches, Raynor Memorial Libraries, Marquette University This is glaringly true in the State Department. All Rights Reserved. We welcome donations of books, historical materials, and other materials of value. Happily, this spark has finally been supplied. Delia Luna Mrs. Trevino ENG 3 February 4, 2020 Joseph McCarthy delivered a speech for the celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s 141st birthday and now he’s impacted society. 1 0 obj The speaker dwelt at length on the Alger Hiss case and mentioned the names of several others who, during the not so many years, were found to entertain subversive ideas but were still given positions of high trust in the government. Senator from Maine, Margaret Chase Smith on June 1, 1950, less than four months after Senator Joe McCarthy's "Wheeling Speech," on February 9, 1950.Her speech was endorsed by six other liberal-to-moderate Republicans. As the people of the world see mass murder, the destruction of defenseless and innocent people, and all of the crime and lack of morals which go with war, they become numb and apathetic. This cloak of numbness and apathy has only needed a spark to rekindle them. McCarthy lists perceived failures or concessions to the Soviet Union, then suggests that Marshall is part of a communist conspiracy: ➤ Catalog listings: Books on Joseph McCarthy and McCarthyism (general - not Wheeling specific). Lined up on the antitotalitarian side there were in the world at that time roughly 1,625,000,000 people. I know that you are saying to yourself, “Well, why doesn’t the Congress do something about it?” Actually, ladies and gentlemen, one of the important reasons for the graft, the corruption, the dishonesty, the disloyalty, the treason in high Government positions—one of the most important reasons why this continues is a lack of moral uprising on the part of the 140,000,000 American people. On June 14, 1951, in a Senate speech, Joe McCarthy launched a savage attack against George C. Marshall, the highly respected statesman and general best remembered as President Roosevelt’s Army Chief of Staff during WWII and as the architect of the Marshall Plan for post-war reconstruction of Europe (for which he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953). However, he added: "The morals of our people have not been destroyed. U.S. Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy’s speech to the Ohio County Republican Women's Club in Wheeling on February 9, 1950, launched the 1950s red scare, giving McCarthy a national platform that he would not relinquish for four years. Because of the overwhelming number of items donated, the limited amount of staff time to handle these donations, and limited space to house the donated materials, OCPL must restrict the donations accepted. He claimed that there were people in U.S. government who are a member of communist society and also mentioned in his speech that he have a list 57 people. On February 9, 1950, Senator Joseph McCarthy stepped into the spotlight of national attention with a speech given at Wheeling, West Virginia. Upon subsequently testifying before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, he proved unable to … Philip Goertz, pastor of the Second Presbyterian church, and the benediction was pronounced by the Rev. Today, only 6 years later, there are 800,000,000 people under the absolute domination of Soviet Russia—an increase of over 400 percent. © Copyright 2021 Ohio County Public Library. On our side, the figure has shrunk to around 500,000,000. This indicates the swiftness of the tempo of Communist victories and American defeats in the cold war. During a speech in Wheeling, West Virginia, Senator Joseph McCarthy (Republican- Wisconsin) claims that he has a list with the names of over 200 members of … I think that should be in the record for Mr. Welch. The speech at Wheeling’s McLure Hotel was part of the Lincoln Day celebration, an annual Republican political holiday. Titled "A Report on Senator Joseph R. McCarthy", it used footage of McCarthy speeches to portray him as dishonest, reckless, and abusive toward witnesses and prominent Americans. There the bright young men who are born with silver spoons in their mouths are the ones who have been the worst....In my opinion the State Department, which is one of the most important government departments, is thoroughly infested with Communists. Senator McCarthy delivered the speech … 4 0 obj Disdaining any oratorical fireworks, McCarthy's talk was of an intimate, homey nature, punctuated at times with humor. Speech of Joseph McCarthy, Wheeling, West Virginia, February 9, 1950 Ladies and gentlemen, tonight as we celebrate the one hundred forty-first birthday of one of the greatest men in American history, I would like to be able to talk about what a glorious day today is in … Joseph McCarthy, Speech at Wheeling, West Virginia, 1950 Anticommunism had already become the dominant political issue of the day when Senator Joseph McCarthy (Republican, Wisconsin) burst upon the national scene with this 1950 speech. On Feb 9. … On this day in 1950, Sen. Joseph McCarthy (Republican Senator For Wis.) (1908-1957) garnered national attention when, in an address to the Women's Republican Club of Wheeling, W.Va., he claimed that the U.S. State Department was infiltrated with communists. ", "Today, we are engaged in a final all-out battle between Communistic atheism and Christianity. Senator Joseph McCarthy, Speech at Wheeling, West Virginia, 1950 From Congressional Record of the Senate, 81st Congress 2nd Session , February 20, 1950. I have in my hand 57 cases of individuals who would appear to be either card carrying members or certainly loyal to the Communist Party, but who nevertheless are still helping to shape our foreign policy…. Second, he used accusations of communist sympathies to counterattack anyone who criticized his … W. Carroll Thorn, of St. Luke's Episcopal church. This is the one that took McCarthy down! Five years after a world war has been won, men’s hearts should anticipate a long peace, and men’s minds should be free from the heavy weight that comes with war. "As you hear of this (Hiss) story of high treason," he said, "I know that you are saying to yourself well, why doesn't Congress do something about it? It has always been thus after war. But this is not such a period— for this is not a period of peace. Harry S. Truman responds to McCarthy, 1950 | In February 1950, Senator Joseph McCarthy alleged in a speech in West Virginia that more than 200 staff members at the Department of State were known to be members of the Communist Party. More than 275 representative Republican men and women were on hand to attend the colorful Lincoln Day dinner of the valley women which was held in the Colonnade room of the McLure hotel. Dignitary Visits  |  Events in Wheeling Home  |  Wheeling History Home  |  OCPL Home, 52 16th StreetWheeling WV 26003Phone: 304-232-0244Map & DirectionsE-mail Us, Starting April 5, 2021Library Open:Monday-Thursday: 9 am to 6 pmFriday: 10 am to 5 pmSaturday: 10 am to 3 pm. "The Communists hounded Forrestal to his Partially in response to Republican Party victories, President Harry S. Truman tried to demonstrate his own concern about the threat of Communism by setting up a loyalty program for federal employees. 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