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George Mason University

Chnm: The Most Brainiest Man

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating article about how a conversation about Lenin led to the conviction and six-month jail sentence for Joseph Yenowsky. Excellent article shows the extreme fear of Reds and communism in the 1920's.
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City University of New York

City University of New York: The Red Scare Image Database (1918 1921)

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of photos and political cartoons from the period in America called the Red Scare. Provides links to further information and reading.
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US Senate

Senate Stories: "Have You No Sense of Decency?"

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the abrupt downfall of Senator Joseph McCarthy after the damage he did with his anti-Communist witch hunts.
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Curated OER

History Matters: Sailor Wounds Pageant Spectator Disrespectful to Flag

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from History Matters is an interesting newsaper article in the Washington Post dated May 7, 1919 which describes a man shot for being disrespectful to the American Flag. An example of the extremism during the Red Scare.