If the United States were to lose the Cold War it would be due to the enemy within, not necessarily just communists and spies in the American government, but fear and individuals who took advantage of the fear-producing atmosphere. The Cold War was a time of distress and vulnerability for the nation. Communists invading the U.S. government increased dismay and widespread trepidation. Based on the disruption of lives during the scare, it can be determined that fear and catalysts of terror within the United States were much more dangerous than the fighting occurring overseas. War is merely an act caused by fear. For example, McCarthy assisted in removing innocent government personnel from high jobs as well as cajoled America into believing the
