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Joe McCarthy Takes Notes

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Senator Joseph R. McCarthy writes in a note pad during the testimony of General Miles Reber, the first witness during the Army-McCarthy hearings, what the AP cut line referred to as his "row" with the Army. McCarthy's notes include this writing: "threat in re investigating Army---want another Stripling---Genl John E Hall--Col Bing."

Date Created:
April 22, 1954
Creator:
Associated Press

Publication Information

Creator Associated Press
Date Created April 22, 1954

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Format Image
Dimensions 19 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Emile de Antonio papers, 1868-1990 (bulk 1950s-1980s)
Call Number Point of Order

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Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
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Rights Holder Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research
Unique ID
W012FTM
Legacy ID
WHi 48220

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