On this day in 1954, the Army-McCarthy Senate hearings began which resulted in the end of the McCarthy era. / On this day in 1915, Germany released chlorine gas during the Second Battle of Ypres, marking the first effective use of poison gas on the Western Front.

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<p>On this day in 1954, the Army-McCarthy Senate hearings began which resulted in the end of the McCarthy era. / On this day in 1915, Germany released chlorine gas during the Second Battle of Ypres, marking the first effective use of poison gas on the Western Front.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

TV coverage of McCarthy hearings began / Chlorine gas released at Second Battle of Ypres - April 22

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