Johnson, David K., author.
The lavender scare : the Cold War persecution of gays and lesbians in the federal government / David K. Johnson.
"The Lavender Scare shatters the myth that homosexuality has only recently become a national political issue, changing the way we think about both the McCarthy era and the origins of the gay rights movement."--Jacket.
Gays in the civil service -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Gays -- Employment -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Civil service -- Security measures -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Cold War.
United States -- Officials and employees -- History -- 20th century.