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Americans were scared of the threat of communist
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The US house of representatives created to investiate disloyalty and subversive organizations.
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Roy M. Brewer claimed that he knew 13 writers, actors, and directors who were involved in communist activities.
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109 investigations were carried out by commitees of congress.
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Alger Hiss a high convicted of perjury.
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Americans were being accused of being communist.
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Former FBI agents and producers created pamphlets called the Red Channels listing names of 151 writers and directors who claimed they had been members of subversive organizations.
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One of the Hollywood ten had financial problems, and decided to get his name removed from the blacklist. He appeared before the House of Un American Activities Commitee. He answered their questions including the names of 26 former members of left wing groups.
