In 1947, President Truman took actions to banish Communists from ________ by issuing an executive order known as the Loyalty Order.

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The Loyalty Order, issued by President Truman in 1947, was aimed at banning Communists from the federal government. The order instituted mandatory loyalty checks for all federal employees and resulted in the dismissal or resignation of thousands of people suspected of Communist ties. It did not apply to other sectors such as teaching, the military, Hollywood, or unions.

In 1947, President Truman Took Actions to Banish Communists from ________