The “Hollywood Ten” Are Held in Contempt of Congress

Episode 625,   Nov 24, 2023, 08:00 AM

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November 24, 1947. The US Congress votes to hold a group of producers, directors, and screenwriters in contempt for refusing to cooperate with the government’s probe of alleged communist influence in Hollywood.

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November 24, 1947. The US Congress votes to hold a group of producers, directors, and screenwriters in contempt for refusing to cooperate with the government’s probe of alleged communist influence in Hollywood.


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History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.

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