Red Scare in the Green Mountains: Vermont in the McCarthy Era 1946-1960
Thursday, February 21, 12:00 pm
Vermont History Museum, 109 State St, Montpelier

What happened in Vermont when the anti-Communist fear known as the "Red Scare" swept the country? Quite a bit, as it turns out. Rick Winston explores some forgotten history as we see how a small, rural "rock-ribbed Republican" state with a historically libertarian streak handled the hysteria of the time. Far from the klieg lights of Washington D.C., Hollywood, and New York City, there were several fascinating stories in the Green Mountains: a high-profile academic firing, a conservative senator who helped take down Joseph McCarthy, controversies involving left-leaning summer residents, and some veteran newspaper editors who spoke out against McCarthy's tactics.

The Vermont Historical Society's Third Thursday talks are Free and open to everyone. Bring your lunch, basic refreshments provided.

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