Joseph McCarthy at Army-McCarthy hearings in the US Senate in 1954

Senator McCarthy accused the U.S. Army of harboring communists, focusing on a captain who received an honorable discharge despite refusing to sign a loyalty oath. McCarthy's aggressive tactics targeted both supporters and opponents, damaging reputations in his campaign against the Army and its leadership.

What was the main accusation made by the Senatorial Subcommittee against the United States Army?

• Harboring communists within its ranks

• Spying on American citizens

• Misusing government funds

• Failing to train soldiers properly

Who was accused of cuddling communists within the Army?

• The Air Force

• The Navy

• The United States Army

• The President

On what basis did the Subcommittee accuse the Army of harboring communists?

• The lack of proper military equipment

• The Army's refusal to conduct background checks

• The honorable discharge of a captain who refused to sign a loyalty oath

• The Army's collaboration with foreign governments

What was the consequence of McCarthy's aggressive tactics?

• Improving international relations

• Increasing military funding

• Strengthening the Army's reputation

• Damaging the reputations of both allies and adversaries

What did McCarthy's attack focus on?

• The Army and its chiefs

• The Army's training programs

• The Army's recruitment process

• The Army's budget