Uncovering Un-American Activities in California : A detailed government report presents a thorough look at postwar concerns about subversion and loyalty.
It documents how a state legislative committee investigated groups and events shaping public life.
This edition compiles findings, testimonies, and organizational links identified by the Joint Fact-Finding Committee on Un-American Activities in California. It covers schools, unions, media, and political groups, offering a historical window into the era’s debates over national security and civil liberties.
- What the committee examined and why its work mattered
- How investigations identified associations with foreign influence or subversive aims
- Examples of committees, fronts, and educational programs under scrutiny
- How findings were used to inform state policy and public discussion
Ideal for readers of history, public policy, and research into postwar American politics and civil rights.