Senator Joseph McCarthy's power began to unravel when he made reckless charges about Communist influence in
A) the Democratic party.
B) the U.S. Army.
C) Ivy League colleges.
D) the Eisenhower administration.
E) the media.

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McCarthy's downfall began when he accused the U.S. Army of harboring Communists. This led to a televised hearing in 1954 in which the Army and McCarthy traded accusations, but the public saw McCarthy as bullying and overreaching. This event marked the beginning of the end of McCarthy's power and influence.

Senator Joseph McCarthy's Power Began to Unravel When He Made