History: American History II: 1950s Research Project : Research Guide Home

Tells the story of the Second Infantry Division and their terrible defeat by forces of the People's Republic Army in 1950.

A comprehensive look at America in the 1950's that presents thirty-five profiles of individuals and families--their life at home, on the job, and in their neighborhood--and includes photographs and historical images and covers economic and social conditions.

Authors explore the McCarthy era, especially the Army-McCarthy hearings, providing valuable lessons in understanding how fear can grip a nation at the expense of common sense and civil liberties.