Red Scare Or Red Menace American Communism And Anti Communism In The Cold War Era
The Red Scare, often referred to as the Red Menace, signifies a pivotal period of intense anti-communist paranoia and political repression within the United States during the Cold War era. This widespread fear of American communism led to profound social and political ramifications, including governmental investigations, blacklisting, and a pervasive atmosphere of suspicion that deeply influenced domestic policy and public discourse on national security.