Question

Joseph McCarthy first achieved national prominence in February 1950 by waving a piece of paper that he claimed included 205 communists currently working in what capacity?

Answer 1

He was working in the capacity of a member of the Department of State.

Step-by-step explanation:

As a member of the Department of State, Joseph McCarthy first achieved national prominence in February 1950 by waving a piece of paper that contained a list which included 205 communists who he believed were members of the Department of State.