The Army-McCarthy hearings were a series of hearings held in 1954 by the U.S. Senate to investigate allegations of communist influence in the U.S. Army. These hearings were a significant moment in the broader context of the Red Scare, a period marked by heightened fears of communism in America. The hearings featured intense questioning and public confrontations, particularly between Senator Joseph McCarthy and Army officials. They highlighted the aggressive tactics used by McCarthy in his anti-communist crusade, ultimately leading to his decline in public support and the end of his influence in American politics.