Question

How did the ways J. Edgar Hoover and Joseph McCarthy oppose communism differ?

Hoover used surveillance to identify suspected traitors, while McCarthy used hearings.

Hoover looked for communism in entertainment, while McCarthy looked for communism in the government.

Hoover sought out communism overseas, while McCarthy looked for Communist sympathizers in the U.S.

Hoover’s search was very public, while McCarthy pursued communism in a more secretive manner.

Answer 1

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Overall, Hoover and McCarthy both opposed communism but did so in different ways. Hoover focused on identifying and surveilling suspected traitors, including those in entertainment and overseas, while McCarthy used public hearings to target alleged Communist sympathizers within the U.S. government. Hoover's approach was more secretive and based on surveillance, while McCarthy's was more public and focused on hearings and accusations.