Which televised hearings helped damage Senator McCarthy's public reputation?
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Correct answer: The Army-McCarthy hearings
The Army-McCarthy hearings in 1954 were televised and exposed many Americans to McCarthy's aggressive tactics. His conduct during the hearings helped turn public opinion against him.
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