Lesson Plan: The Cold War on TV – Teaching With Primary Sources (Scaffolded Writing Resources)
Grades 7-12
In the post-World War II era, Senator Joseph McCarthy from Wisconsin used the media and a populist message of anti-communism to become a political celebrity. Through speeches and accusations, he attacked many citizens and government workers with little evidence, until the respected reporter Edward R. Murrow issued a report challenging McCarthy’s actions. The power of television was now being used to illuminate McCarthy’s fraudulent claims and help the nation move on from the Second Red Scare.
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