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DIES COMMITTEE, 1938. Earl Martin, a Brooklyn professor, shows members of the House

DIES COMMITTEE, 1938. Earl Martin, a Brooklyn professor, shows members of the House


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DIES COMMITTEE, 1938. Earl Martin, a Brooklyn professor, shows members of the House

DIES COMMITTEE, 1938.
Earl Martin, a Brooklyn professor, shows members of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), or the Dies Committee, communist propaganda distributed through the school under the guise of a school pamphlet. Photograph, 23 August 1938

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1938 August Brooklyn Cold War Committee Communism Desk Document Earl Glass Glasses House Of Representatives Martin Mccarthyism Necktie Pamphlet Paper Professor Propaganda Red Scare School Testimony Washington Accuse Dies


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In this photograph from 1938, Earl Martin, a Brooklyn professor, is seen seated at his desk in Washington D. C. , surrounded by members of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), also known as the Dies Committee. The image captures a pivotal moment during the early stages of McCarthyism and the Red Scare. Professor Martin holds up a document that he claims to be communist propaganda distributed through his school under the guise of a harmless pamphlet. His glasses perched on his nose and his necktie neatly tied, Martin exudes an air of seriousness and determination as he presents evidence to support his accusations. The atmosphere in the room is tense, with committee members leaning forward attentively to examine the paper held up by Professor Martin. Their expressions range from curiosity to concern, reflecting their realization that they are witnessing something significant unfold before them. This powerful image serves as a reminder of America's deep-seated fear and suspicion during this era. It highlights how individuals like Professor Martin played crucial roles in exposing potential threats to national security while also raising questions about how far society should go in its pursuit of uncovering alleged subversive activities. Preserved behind glass for decades, this historic photograph offers us a glimpse into one chapter of American history where political ideologies clashed amidst growing tensions both domestically and internationally.

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