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Scared Red

Text by Kirstin Butler | Visuals by Eric P. Gulliver
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In 1952, their parents' lives were deeply entwined with the politics of the time. MaryLouise Patterson, David Lattimore and Jo Wilkinson are all children of people who played public roles during the McCarthy era. Now, nearly 70 years later, they're sharing their experience of the second Red Scare.

Meet MaryLouise, David and Jo and explore their stories.

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