Instructional Video28:40
Curated Video

McCarthyism and the second Red Scare

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can explain the influence and impact of the second Red Scare in the USA in the 1940s and 1950s. Key learning points: - The USA experienced the second Red Scare during the 1940s and 1950s. - Historical, international and...
Instructional Video3:01
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Clay Risen - Red Scare: Blacklists, McCarthyism, and the Making of Modern America

Higher Ed
Clay Risen, a reporter at The New York Times, explores the era from 1946 to 1957 in his book Red Scare, detailing how anti-communist hysteria shaped American society. During this time, fear of communism infiltrated every level of...
Instructional Video10:17
Hip Hughes History

McCarthyism Explained: US History Review

6th - 12th
A short, broad based lecture on McCarthyism and the Red Scare that developed in Post World War Two American political and social life. Topics include Joseph McCarthy, the Rosenburgs, Loyalty Oaths and HUAC.
Instructional Video8:05
Hip Hughes History

The Lavender Scare Explained

6th - 12th
Most Americans know the Red Scare of the 1950s but most don't know about the Lavender Scare which resulted in thousands of gays and lesbians being dismissed from the Federal Workforce. Join me for a super fast explanation of its roots...
Instructional Video0:24
The March of Time

1951: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: DRAMATIZATION: 'Jack' head console operator explaining what city services are on the Console to 'Colonel' Civil Defense Plan, The Red Scare, McCarthyism.

12th - Higher Ed
MOT 1951: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: DRAMATIZATION: 'Jack' head console operator explaining what city services are on the Console to 'Colonel' Civil Defense Plan, The Red Scare, McCarthyism.
Instructional Video0:15
The March of Time

1951: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: DRAMATIZATION: 'Colonel' standing by window looking outside at emergency power generator while 'city official' explains what's out there. Civil Defense Plan, The Red Scare, McCarthyism.

12th - Higher Ed
MOT 1951: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: DRAMATIZATION: 'Colonel' standing by window looking outside at emergency power generator while 'city official' explains what's out there. Civil Defense Plan, The Red Scare, McCarthyism.
Instructional Video0:17
The March of Time

1951: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: DRAMATIZATION: 'City official' explaining to 'Colonel' that many stations have generators, some have stand-bys, Hams have their own hook up. Civil Defense Plan, The Red Scare, McCarthyism.

12th - Higher Ed
MOT 1951: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: DRAMATIZATION: 'City official' explaining to 'Colonel' that many stations have generators, some have stand-bys, Hams have their own hook up. Civil Defense Plan, The Red Scare, McCarthyism.
Instructional Video0:29
The March of Time

1951: WHAT-IF SCENARIO: SYRACUSE 'AFTER': Bent Clinton Square street sign, smoke FG. WS Dump w/ smoke & bent street sign. WS Dump road w/ smoke. Dump w/ door on ground, moving smoke, more junk debris. 1950s Sci-fi, Red Scare, McCarthyism, Armageddon.

12th - Higher Ed
MOT 1951: WHAT-IF SCENARIO: SYRACUSE 'AFTER': Bent Clinton Square street sign, smoke FG. WS Dump w/ smoke & bent street sign. WS Dump road w/ smoke. Dump w/ door on ground, moving smoke, more junk debris. 1950s Sci-fi, Red Scare,...
Instructional Video0:24
The March of Time

1951: WHAT-IF SCENARIO: SYRACUSE 'AFTER': CU Male hand holding Geiger counter in smoke, fog, mist. Man in white using two-way radio, 'radiation safe' OPS CENTER: Passing on 'All Clear' message. 1950s Horror, 1950s Sci-fi, Red Scare, McCarthyism.

12th - Higher Ed
MOT 1951: WHAT-IF SCENARIO: SYRACUSE 'AFTER': CU Male hand holding Geiger counter in smoke, fog, mist. Man in white using two-way radio, 'radiation safe' OPS CENTER: Passing on 'All Clear' message. 1950s Horror, 1950s Sci-fi, Red Scare,...
Instructional Video0:28
The March of Time

1951: WHAT-IF SCENARIO: SYRACUSE 'AFTER': TD Fire burning on grass near swing set. Policeman in hardhat calling on radio. OPS CENTER: Passing on word about school fire, calling firemen. 1950s Horror, 1950s Sci-fi, Red Scare, McCarthyism.

12th - Higher Ed
MOT 1951: WHAT-IF SCENARIO: SYRACUSE 'AFTER': TD Fire burning on grass near swing set. Policeman in hardhat calling on radio. OPS CENTER: Passing on word about school fire, calling firemen. 1950s Horror, 1950s Sci-fi, Red Scare,...
Instructional Video0:19
The March of Time

1951: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: DRAMATIZATION: VS Civil Defense (CD) triangle on building near American flag. Small group of city officials meeting at desk. Threats: Nuclear, biological, chemical, enemy invasion, The Red Scare, McCarthyism.

12th - Higher Ed
MOT 1951: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: DRAMATIZATION: VS Civil Defense (CD) triangle on building near American flag. Small group of city officials meeting at desk. Threats: Nuclear, biological, chemical, enemy invasion, The Red Scare,...
Instructional Video0:20
The March of Time

1951: WHAT-IF SCENARIO: SYRACUSE 'AFTER': INT Operations Center, people busy answering telephones, passing notes, man working on chart, 'debris' push pins in city grid map. 1950s Horror, 1950s Sci-fi, B Movie, Science fiction, Red Scare, McCarthyism.

12th - Higher Ed
MOT 1951: WHAT-IF SCENARIO: SYRACUSE 'AFTER': INT Operations Center, people busy answering telephones, passing notes, man working on chart, 'debris' push pins in city grid map. 1950s Horror, 1950s Sci-fi, B Movie, Science fiction, Red...
Instructional Video0:19
The March of Time

1951: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: DRAMATIZATION: Men working Radio Communications room. CU Male hand adjusting knob on General Electric (GE) radio plate, MS Checking transmission. 'Colonel' walking through room. Civil Defense Plan, Red Scare, McCarthyism

12th - Higher Ed
MOT 1951: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: DRAMATIZATION: Men working Radio Communications room. CU Male hand adjusting knob on General Electric (GE) radio plate, MS Checking transmission. 'Colonel' walking through room. Civil Defense Plan, Red...
Instructional Video0:12
The March of Time

1951: WHAT-IF SCENARIO: SYRACUSE 'AFTER': INT Operations Center, people busy answering telephones, passing notes, city officials talking. 1950s Horror, 1950s Sci-fi, B Movie, Science fiction, The Red Scare, McCarthyism.

12th - Higher Ed
MOT 1951: WHAT-IF SCENARIO: SYRACUSE 'AFTER': INT Operations Center, people busy answering telephones, passing notes, city officials talking. 1950s Horror, 1950s Sci-fi, B Movie, Science fiction, The Red Scare, McCarthyism.
Instructional Video0:21
The March of Time

1951: WHAT-IF SCENARIO: SYRACUSE 'AFTER': WS Taxis parked together w/ nurses standing waiting. Driver using two-way car radio, everyone into cabs, EM Team, Emergency Medical. 1950s Horror, 1950s Sci-fi, Red Scare, McCarthyism.

12th - Higher Ed
MOT 1951: WHAT-IF SCENARIO: SYRACUSE 'AFTER': WS Taxis parked together w/ nurses standing waiting. Driver using two-way car radio, everyone into cabs, EM Team, Emergency Medical. 1950s Horror, 1950s Sci-fi, Red Scare, McCarthyism.
Instructional Video0:20
The March of Time

1951: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: DRAMATIZATION: 'City official' explaining Operations table to 'Colonel', plan is for officials who normally run area to be in charge here. Civil Defense Plan, The Red Scare, McCarthyism.

12th - Higher Ed
MOT 1951: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: DRAMATIZATION: 'City official' explaining Operations table to 'Colonel', plan is for officials who normally run area to be in charge here. Civil Defense Plan, The Red Scare, McCarthyism.
Instructional Video0:24
The March of Time

1951: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: DRAMATIZATION: 'City official' explaining to 'Colonel' contingencies if this station should go out, or not be reachable. Civil Defense Plan, The Red Scare, McCarthyism.

12th - Higher Ed
MOT 1951: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: DRAMATIZATION: 'City official' explaining to 'Colonel' contingencies if this station should go out, or not be reachable. Civil Defense Plan, The Red Scare, McCarthyism.
Instructional Video0:22
The March of Time

1951: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: DRAMATIZATION: Leader of city official meeting asking 'Colonel' to attend Communications meeting, asking about radio stations. Civil Defense Plan, The Red Scare, McCarthyism.

12th - Higher Ed
MOT 1951: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: DRAMATIZATION: Leader of city official meeting asking 'Colonel' to attend Communications meeting, asking about radio stations. Civil Defense Plan, The Red Scare, McCarthyism.
Instructional Video0:18
The March of Time

1951: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: DRAMATIZATION: 'City official' showing 'Colonel' chart of emergency services & mobile markers, introducing 'Jack' head console operator to 'Colonel'. Civil Defense Plan, The Red Scare, McCarthyism.

12th - Higher Ed
MOT 1951: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: DRAMATIZATION: 'City official' showing 'Colonel' chart of emergency services & mobile markers, introducing 'Jack' head console operator to 'Colonel'. Civil Defense Plan, The Red Scare, McCarthyism.
Instructional Video0:23
The March of Time

1951: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: DRAMATIZATION: 'Colonel' asking to see radio set-up. City official walking w/ 'Colonel' to building. Men in Radio Communications room. Civil Defense Plan, The Red Scare, McCarthyism.

12th - Higher Ed
MOT 1951: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: DRAMATIZATION: 'Colonel' asking to see radio set-up. City official walking w/ 'Colonel' to building. Men in Radio Communications room. Civil Defense Plan, The Red Scare, McCarthyism.
Instructional Video3:33
Reading Through History

History Brief: The Second Red Scare (Part 1)

6th - 11th
This video gives a brief description of the Red Scare of the 1950s. Teachers, check out our store on TpThref='http://bit.ly/2fSXb3V' Horror='_blank' rel='nofollowhereT *** Music PrFacebooky Piano
Instructional Video9:21
PBS

History of Socialism in America

12th - Higher Ed
"Socialism" is one of THE most divisive words in America and it has been for a long time. With Democratic Socialism gaining more and more popularity, Danielle takes a look back at the long history of Socialism in America. From the...
Instructional Video9:39
Weird History

Ernest Hemingway Was The Worst KGB Spy Ever

12th - Higher Ed
There are countless debates out there surrounding Ernest Hemingway, including whether or not he’s the greatest American novelist of all-time, as well as about the themes of misogyny in his writing (and his life). But, there’s another,...
Instructional Video13:47
Schooling Online

Destroying Drama: Arthur Miller, The Crucible - Context

3rd - Higher Ed
Watch this video to learn about Miller’s world and its influence on the play The Crucible. Discover 1950s America and the widespread fear of communism, which grew into the Red Scare and McCarthyism. We’ll unpack the Cold War, the...