US Senate Investigative Subcommittee hearings on opposing accusations from the US Army and Senator Joseph McCarthy

The video covers a Senate hearing involving Assistant Defense Secretary Hensel and Army Secretary Stevens, focusing on the controversy surrounding G. David Shine. The hearing examines whether improper pressures were used to obtain special treatment for Shine, a committee aide drafted into the Army. Testimonies from key figures like Major General Miles Reber and Undersecretary of State General Walter Beedlesmith are presented. The video concludes with Secretary Stevens refuting Senator McCarthy's accusations and highlighting the broader implications of the controversy.

Who temporarily relinquished their chairmanship of the Senate Investigation Subcommittee?

• Senator McCarthy

• Assistant Defense Secretary Hensel

• Roy Cohen

• Army Secretary Stevens

What was G. David Shine's role in the controversy?

• He was a key witness against McCarthy.

• He was a committee aide drafted into the Army.

• He was the Staff Director of the Subcommittee.

• He was the Assistant Defense Secretary.

What did Major General Miles Reber testify about?

• He supported the McCarthy investigations.

• He was unaware of any improper actions.

• He was blackmailed by McCarthy.

• He was pressured to get a direct commission.

How did Undersecretary of State General Walter Beedlesmith view the commission contact?

• He was unaware of the contact.

• He supported the contact.

• He found it highly improper.

• He did not regard it as improper.

What broader issue did Secretary Stevens highlight in his testimony?

• The rampant seeking of privilege and power perversion.

• The lack of proper military training.

• The need for more military funding.

• The importance of McCarthy's investigations.