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          McCarthy chronicles the rise and fall of Joseph McCarthy, the Wisconsin senator who came to power after a stunning victory in an election no one thought he..

          Joseph McCarthy

          American politician (1908–1957)

          For other people named Joseph McCarthy, see Joseph McCarthy (disambiguation).

          Joseph McCarthy

          McCarthy in 1954

          In office
          January 3, 1947 – May 2, 1957
          Preceded byRobert M.

          La Follette Jr.

          Succeeded byWilliam Proxmire
          In office
          January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1955
          Preceded byJohn L. McClellan
          Succeeded byJohn L.

          McClellan

          In office
          January 1, 1940 – January 3, 1947
          Preceded byEdgar Werner
          Succeeded byMichael Eberlein
          Born

          Joseph Raymond McCarthy


          (1908-11-14)November 14, 1908
          Grand Chute, Wisconsin, U.S.
          DiedMay 2, 1957(1957-05-02) (aged 48)
          Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.
          Resting placeSaint Mary's Cemetery
          Political partyRepublican
          Spouse

          Jean Kerr

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          (m. 1953)​
          Children1 (adopted)
          EducationMarquette University (LLB)
          Signature
          AllegianceUnited States
          Branch/serviceUnited