Joseph McCarthy, 1930
Courtesy of a McCarthy family member

Captain McCarthy, July 22, 1944
Courtesy of the Post Crescent

Joseph McCarthy lived a modern tragedy. He became Wisconsin's junior senator as the United States entered a Cold War with the Soviet Union. With increasing conviction in his anti-Communist crusade, McCarthy recklessly attacked some of the country's leading public officials. His ambition and independence became character flaws which led to a disastrous ending-his censure by Senate colleagues in 1954.

The Outagamie Museum wants to engage your opinions, hopes, and beliefs in a conversation with history. This exhibit includes strong language and discussions which some viewers might find disturbing.