What was the House Un-American Activities Committee, often called HUAC?
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Correct answer: A congressional committee investigating communist influence
HUAC investigated alleged communist influence in government, labor unions, education, and entertainment. Its hearings became a major symbol of Cold War anti-communist investigations.
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