Many assumptions about Communists mirrored common beliefs about homosexuals,” notes National Archives archivist Judith Adkins. “Both were thought to be morally weak or psychologically disturbed, both were seen as godless, both purportedly undermined the traditional family, both were assumed to recruit, and both were shadowy figures with a secret... See more
Eisenhower was questioned by journalists about the percentage of employees fired for security reasons or morality but it was a number he was hesitant to reveal to the public. Consequently, American audiences were led to believe that the federal government had been successfully removing communist threats. In reality, homosexual employees, who had... See more
Additionally, the process in which investigations were completed exposed an individual's private life, irreparably damaging their relationships with family and friends. The effects rippled into local gay communities, limiting interaction among community members.There was fear of being outed by undercover investigators or by those who had been... See more
Nuclear fusion is the process by which atoms combine to form larger atoms. This process releases a tremendous amount of energy, which powers the star and makes it shine.
Stars are huge spheres of hot gas and plasma. The star is constantly being pushed and held together by its own gravity, and because of these, nuclear reactions start happening in its core, constantly releasing light and heat.