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Hollywood 'Red' Probe, HUAC Hearings Begin 1947
In 1947, HUAC began with the most famous investigations. It goal was to explore possible Communists influence in American film industry. -
[The Hollywood Blacklist: 1947-1960](http:/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJzV6-wJ3SQ/)
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McCarren Act and Joseph McCarthyUnited States federal law that required the registration of Communist organizations in the United States and established the Subversive Activities Control Board to investigate persons thought to be engaged in "un-American" activities, including homosexuals.
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Operation Alert 1954: Newsreel
A FCDA began staring test of the nationa civil defense profram in 1955. They took major possible effects of nuclear bomb of the 1954 hydrogen bomb. The result of the Operation Alerta was disturbing. The bomb could kill millions of people, milions could be injured and homeless. -
Eisenhower Farewell AddressPresident warned of the dangerous combination of the military and the industrial sector. This combination ensured that the U.S. would constantly be prepared for war. Also, realizing the need to have this alliance between the defense and industries,
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VEP was founded by SNCC, Core and other groups to register southern African American to vote. Group si discovered and members were jailed.
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24th Amendment Eliminated the poll tax as a prerequisite to vote in national elections.
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Freedom SummerAttempt to register as many African American voters as possible in Mississippi.
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Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party
It was established during the civil rights movement and it was organized by black and white people from Mississippi.Party meant to challenge the legitimacy of the white-only regular Democratic Party. -
Selma CampaignSelma to Montgomery March
Around 600 people marched from Selma to Montgomery. Purpose of the march was to give blacks voting protection. -
Voting rights Act of 1965It gave federal protection to black voters which allowed many more to vote and participate in the government
