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December 29, 1954
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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Sen. Fulbright praises the Senate's 1954 censure of Sen. McCarthy as its greatest accomplishment, restoring public confidence in democracy after a period of fear and suspicion toward institutions like schools and government.
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Wednesday, December 29, 1954
McCarthy Censure Had Effect Restoring People's Confidence In Senate
WASHINGTON. (P)- Sen. Fulbright (D-Ark) ranks the condemnation of Sen. McCarthy as the Senate's "greatest single accomplishment during 1954."
"That action had the effect of restoring the confidence of our people in themselves and in our democratic institutions," he said in an interview today.
Fulbright, one of the leaders in the move to censure the Wisconsin senator, said a general feeling of confusion and fear had arisen in the country but was dispelled by the Senate's action.
"Why," he said, "it had gotten to the point where people were suspicious of their schools, mistrusted religious leaders and had no confidence in government officials. Those are the very foundations of our democracy."
Fulbright said a school superintendent recently admitted to him that, because of the general atmosphere, teachers on his staff were not allowed to discuss Communism.
McCarthy Censure Had Effect Restoring People's Confidence In Senate
WASHINGTON. (P)- Sen. Fulbright (D-Ark) ranks the condemnation of Sen. McCarthy as the Senate's "greatest single accomplishment during 1954."
"That action had the effect of restoring the confidence of our people in themselves and in our democratic institutions," he said in an interview today.
Fulbright, one of the leaders in the move to censure the Wisconsin senator, said a general feeling of confusion and fear had arisen in the country but was dispelled by the Senate's action.
"Why," he said, "it had gotten to the point where people were suspicious of their schools, mistrusted religious leaders and had no confidence in government officials. Those are the very foundations of our democracy."
Fulbright said a school superintendent recently admitted to him that, because of the general atmosphere, teachers on his staff were not allowed to discuss Communism.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Mccarthy Censure
Senate Accomplishment
Public Confidence
Democratic Institutions
Fear Dispelled
What entities or persons were involved?
Sen. Fulbright (D Ark)
Sen. Mccarthy
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Sen. Fulbright (D Ark)
Sen. Mccarthy
Location
Washington
Event Date
1954
Story Details
Sen. Fulbright, a leader in the censure, ranks the Senate's condemnation of Sen. McCarthy as its greatest 1954 accomplishment, dispelling national fear and suspicion toward democratic foundations like schools, religious leaders, and government officials.