Joseph McCarthy
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Summary
Joseph McCarthy was born on November 14, 1908[1], in Grand Chute[2]. He died on May 2, 1957[3], in Bethesda[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military officer[6], judge[7], lawyer[8], and farmer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34,425 views/month, #3,967 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Saint Mary's Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Jean Kerr Minetti[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Occupation: usher[15], anti-communist[16], jurist[17]
- Position held: judge[18], United States senator[19], senator[20]
- Educated at: Marquette University[21], Marquette University Law School[22], University of Wisconsin–Madison[23], primary school[24], secondary school[25]
- Award received: Distinguished Flying Cross[26], Air Medal[27]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[30], Democratic Party[31]
- Military branch: United States Marine Corps[32]
- Commons category: Joseph McCarthy[33]
- Military, police or special rank: captain[34], lieutenant[35]
- Archives at: Marquette University Special Collections and University Archives[36]
- Cause of death: liver cirrhosis[37]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[38]
- Family name: McCarthy[39]
- Given name: Joseph[40]
- Significant event: censure[41], re-election[42], discourse[43]
- Topic's main category: Category:Joseph McCarthy[44]
- Commons gallery: Joseph McCarthy[45]
- Work location: Washington, D.C.[46]
- Manner of death: natural causes[47]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Joseph McCarthy include McCarthyism[48], a Red Scare[49], in United States[50].
Why It Matters
Joseph McCarthy has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
Entities named for him include McCarthyism[48], a Red Scare[49], in United States[50].
FAQs
Where was Joseph McCarthy born?
Joseph McCarthy was born in Grand Chute[2].
Where did Joseph McCarthy die?
Joseph McCarthy passed away in Bethesda[4].
Who was Joseph McCarthy married to?
Joseph McCarthy's spouses include Jean Kerr Minetti[12].
What did Joseph McCarthy do for work?
Joseph McCarthy worked as a politician[5], military officer[6], judge[7], lawyer[8], and farmer[9].
Where did Joseph McCarthy go to school?
Joseph McCarthy was educated at Marquette University[21], Marquette University Law School[22], University of Wisconsin–Madison[23], and primary school[24].
What awards did Joseph McCarthy receive?
Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[26] and Air Medal[27].