1979 Press Photo Senator Joe McCarthy crusaded to clean up the government.

Senator Joe McCarthy became one of the most feared and powerful politicians of the post-war era during his much-publicized crusade to clean up the government by exposing Communists and Communist sympathizers. His rise to power is documented on the PBS special, "An American Ism: Joe McCarthy." The 90-minute biography will be televised nationally the week of May 28 at 7:00 p.m. on WYC

Photo is dated 1979.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.