Senator Joseph McCarthy Shaking Hand of Colonel John R. Lanigan

(Original Caption) Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin, (right) is congratulated by Colonel John R. Lanigan, Commandant of The Marine Corps Fifth Reserve District, after the Republican Senator received the distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with four gold stars. McCarthy got the medals for "heroism and extraordinary achievement" as a Marine Officer in the Solomons nine years ago. Officially it was a Presidential citation that ordered the awarding of the medals, but it was reported that President Truman was probably unaware of the war award going to McCarthy. During the recent Presidential campaign, McCarthy was assailed by Democrats from President Truman down for his campaigning against Communism in government. Despite widespread criticism of his tactics, Senator McCarthy won his own re-election to the Senate.