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McCarthy Votes
August 13, 1952
For the camera, Senator Joseph R. McCarthy shows how he voted in the 1952 Republican Primary. McCarthy handily defeated his opponent Len Schmitt.
McCarthy as Primary Winner
September 10, 1952
Senator Joseph R. McCarthy of Wisconsin, with supporters in his hometown of Appleton, hearing the news of his landslide victory over his Republican Party challenger.
Joseph R. McCarthy Funeral
May 7, 1957
Marine honor guard at the funeral of Senator Joseph R. McCarthy. Jean McCarthy (wearing a round black hat), stands to the left of the Marines. McCarthy's death created a virtual frenzy among Wisco...
Van Susteren Wedding Reception
June 1945
Joseph R. McCarthy in his Marine uniform at the wedding of his best friend Urban Van Susteren, at Syracus Army Air Force Base. Helen Burlie, the maid of honor, is next to McCarthy. Margery Van Sus...
McCarthy Wins
November 5, 1946
Joseph R. McCarthy receiving the congratulations of supporters after his victory over Democrat Howard J. McMurray in the 1946 U.S. Senate election. The victory party was held at the Hotel Appleton.
Joe McCarthy as Best Man
June 1945
Joseph R. McCarthy in his Marine uniform acting as best man at the wedding of his best friend (and later campaign manager), Urban Van Susteren, at Syracuse Army Air Force Base. Helen Burke, the ma...
