Joseph McCarthy 1950 Speech at West Virginia - Rhetorical Analysis

In 1950, Republican Senator Joseph R. McCarthy delivered a speech in West Virginia on the threat of Communixm in America. In this speech, he criticized the approach to foreign policy by President Truman (Democrat) and claims that the U.S. government is infiltrated by Communisits. At the time, fear of coummuniosm was high in America. After reading Senator McCarthy's speech, write an essay analyzing the decisions he makes and the appeals he uses for his purpose.

In your response you should do the following:

Respond to the prompt with a thesis that analyzes the writer's rhetorical choices. Select and use evidence to support your line of reasoning. Explain how the evidence supports your line of reasoning. Demonstrate an understanding of the rhetorical situation. Use appropriate grammar and punctuation in communicating your argument.

Hints: Your essay should include an introduction, 2-3 body paragraphs, and a conclusion.