Sixty-eight years ago today, on May 2, 1957 (April 3, 1957 in the lunar calendar), the controversial figure McCarthy died. McCarthy in an interview with reporters On May 2, 1957, Senator Joseph McCarthy, who had always been known as a controversial figure, a militant, a true patriot, and a madman, died in a short and active movement at the age of 48. As a leader of the Senate Anti-Communist Investigative Committee, the Wisconsin Republican was known for eradicating Communists in the United States. He did so often at the cost of destroying innocent lives. He was the one who initiated the persecution of Communists in Wheeling, West Virginia, in 1950. He declared publicly: "I have a list of 205 known Communists". His interrogation lasted four years, which aroused the indignation of many Americans. Later, McCarthy slandered all but his most loyal followers. Later, the Senate voted 67 to 22 to "condemn" his actions. However, the Senate will hold a funeral ceremony for him on Monday.