History

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…aroused fears of communism at home. Truman opposed Communism abroad, but some republicans accused him of allowing communist to be involved in the American government. Responding to such charges, Truman set up the Loyalty Review Board in 1947 to investigate all federal employees. Congress also tried to crack down on communism. The anti-Communist crusade in congress was being led by the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC). This committee was established in 1938 to investigate Anti-American propaganda.