Senator Arthur Watkins chairs hearing on McCarthy censure; Secretary of Senate J. Mark Trice reads report on Army-McCart

The video discusses the historic McCarthy Army hearings held in the Senate caucus room. It focuses on the public hearings that resembled a court of law, where Senator Joseph McCarthy was under investigation. The hearings were crucial for McCarthy's political future as he faced censure charges from fellow senators. A special six-man committee, chaired by Republican Senator Arthur V. Watkins, conducted the inquiry. The video also covers the release of a major document from the Capitol, a report on the Army McCarthy hearings, which criticized both sides but left the question of blame unresolved.

What was the primary focus of the Senate caucus room during the 36-day hearings?

• The McCarthy Army hearings

• A financial scandal

• A new legislative bill

• A presidential election

Who was the chairman of the special committee investigating McCarthy?

• Senator Trice

• Senator Joseph McCarthy

• Senator John Doe

• Senator Arthur V. Watkins

How many members were part of the special committee for the McCarthy inquiry?

• Four

• Five

• Six

• Seven

What was forbidden as soon as the hearings began?

• Document release

• Senator speeches

• Picture and recorded news coverage

• Public attendance

What did the report released by Senate Secretary Trice focus on?

• A foreign policy review

• A financial audit

• The Army McCarthy hearings

• A new legislative proposal