Joseph McCarthy
Joseph McCarthy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about the U.S. Senator from Wisconsin (1947–57). For other people named Joseph McCarthy, see Joseph McCarthy (disambiguation) . Joseph McCarthy United States Senator from Wisconsin In office January 3, 1947 – May 2, 1957 Preceded by Robert M. La Follette, Jr. Succeeded by William Proxmire Personal details Born Joseph Raymond McCarthy November 14, 1908 Grand Chute, Wisconsin Died May 2, 1957 (aged 48) Bethesda, Maryland Resting place Saint Marys Cemetery 44°14′40″N 88°26′30″W Nationality American Political party Republican (1944–1957) Other political affiliations Democratic (c. 1936–1944) Spouse(s) Jean Fraser Kerr Minetti Relations Timothy McCarthy (father) Bridget Tierney (mother) Children Tierney Elizabeth McCarthy Alma mater Marquette University Profession Attorney Judge Politician Committees Senate Committee on Government Operations Por