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Today in History: House Un-American Activities Committee Established to Investigate Subversion

5/26/2025

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On May 26, 1938, the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) was established by the U.S. House of Representatives. Its purpose was to investigate alleged disloyalty and subversive activities among private citizens and organizations suspected of communist or fascist affiliations. The committee became permanent in 1946 and was abolished in 1975.

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On May 26, 1938, the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) was established by the U.S. House of Representatives. Its purpose was to investigate alleged disloyalty and subversive activities among private citizens and organizations suspected of communist or fascist affiliations. The committee became permanent in 1946 and was abolished in 1975.