Reviled American legislator (1908–1957) whose dogged pursuit and persecution of would-be Communists in the early 1950s remains one of the most notorious episodes in the annals of American government. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of McCarthy, signed in fountain pen. Some creasing to the corners and borders, and light scattered surface creases, impressions, and soiling, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.