Workshop: Confronting McCarthyism: Evaluating Evidence as a Historian

Date Range:

March 4, 2026 to March 4, 2026

Event Type:

Sponsored

Location:

MSC 2500

Description:

What does it mean to be a "patriotic" American? How do we define "loyalty" to the nation? And who establishes the standards for allegiance in a democratic society? Using the 1950s' House Un-American Activities Committee proceedings as a framework, this session explores how we can learn from history when evaluating arguments over national identity and patriotism. Participants will assess how information is used to substantiate arguments and explore how historians critically evaluate evidence for authenticity, bias, and authority.

Contact Information:

Jennifer Mercieca
Communication

mercieca@tamu.edu