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Dayton law professor publishes book on McCarthy-era legal pioneer
Original: Book by UD law professor chronicles life of legal pioneer targeted by McCarthy-ism
A University of Dayton law professor has published a book telling the story of a legal pioneer who was targeted during the McCarthy era. The book chronicles the subject's career and the political persecution they faced amid the anti-communist crackdowns of the 1940s and 1950s. It adds to ongoing discussion of civil liberties and loyalty oaths from that period.
Why now: The book's release has drawn attention to a little-known figure targeted by McCarthyism.
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- Book by UD law professor chronicles life of legal pioneer targeted by McCarthy-ism · University of Dayton
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