Timeline Trivia
What were the Years of the Second Red Scare?
1947 - 1957 (Ten Years)
Where was there a spike in Communism?
Russia (Eastern Europe)
What historical figure was the character Roy Cohn inspired by
Roy Cohn (Himself)
What year did Senator Joseph McCarthy make his notable speech regarding his suspicion of US Communists?
1950
In what state US did Joseph McCarthy deliver his famous speech regarding communists in America?
West Virginia
What Internal Conflict does Joe face?
Being a closeted gay man working for the Reagan Administration.
When was McCarthy censured by the US Senate?
1954
What were the two major competitors of the cold war?
The US and the Soviet Union
In what ways does Roy’s character symbolize the abuses of power and the erosion of civil rights during the Second Red Scare?
Unethical behaviors, Betrayal, Blackmail, Manipulation, a Lack of empathy, etc.