The House Un-American Activities Committee begins its investigation of suspected communists within the Hollywood film industry. These investigations led to actors, screenwriters, and other workers being "blacklisted" from Hollywood for their suspected involvement, while others served jail time for Contempt of Congress.
Year
1947
Date of Event
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