Chronicles the history of the Red Scare and the Cold War, and explores the rise of communism in the Soviet Union and how that influenced the United States. Discusses the Communist Party of the United States and the U.S. government's response to the party, its members, and suspected communists. Includes black-and-white photographs and additional resources.
Content Note
Prologue: Lenin's journey -- Frightened victors -- True believers: a party like none other -- Black comrades awaken! -- The Party and Stalin's war -- Nightmare years -- Of atomic bombs and spies -- The Rosenberg spy ring -- A little list: Joe McCarthy investigates -- Epilogue: Brutal fantasies.