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Preview: Season 32 Episode 1 | 30s

McCarthy chronicles the rise and fall of Joseph McCarthy, the Wisconsin senator who led a Cold War crusade against Communists.

Airing: 01/06/20

Rating: NR

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Joseph McCarthy: Senator of Anti-Communism

The McCarthy hearings are now emblematic of the 1950s "Red Scare."

Clip: S32 Ep1 | 1m 6s

Joseph McCarthy: Senator of Anti-Communism

Clip: S32 Ep1 | 1m 6s

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Teaser | McCarthy | American Experience

The rise and fall of Sen. Joseph McCarthy, who led a Cold War crusade against Communists.

Preview: S32 Ep1 | 1m 48s

Teaser | McCarthy | American Experience

Preview: S32 Ep1 | 1m 48s

Video thumbnail: American Experience Roy Cohn: Chief Counsel for McCarthy

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Roy Cohn: Chief Counsel for McCarthy

Senator Joseph McCarthy hired Roy Cohn in 1953 as Chief Counsel.

Clip: S32 Ep1 | 1m 5s

Roy Cohn: Chief Counsel for McCarthy

Clip: S32 Ep1 | 1m 5s

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