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David SchineBusinessman and former politician, volunteer assistant to Joseph McCarthy
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Early Life and Political Involvement
Gerard David Schine was born into a wealthy family in Gloversville, New York, in 1927. He attended Phillips Academy and Harvard University, graduating in 1949.
In 1952, Schine published an anti-communist pamphlet, which caught the attention of Roy Cohn. The two became close associates and joined Senator Joseph McCarthy's staff. Schine became McCarthy's chief consultant, assisting him in his campaign against perceived communist infiltrators.
McCarthyism and Army Service
McCarthy's anti-communist witch-hunt, known as McCarthyism, targeted countless individuals, including figures in the arts and entertainment industry. Schine and Cohn were instrumental in these "loyalty purges."
In 1953, Schine was drafted into the Army. Cohn attempted to secure special privileges for Schine during his service, leading to a high-profile court hearing in 1954. McCarthy and Cohn were acquitted, but the episode damaged McCarthy's political career.
Post-Political Career
After the Army hearings, Schine left politics and pursued a career in business, including hotel management. He also had an interest in the film industry, producing several movies and releasing his own documentary, "That's Action," in 1977. In 1968, he made a cameo appearance in "Batman."
Personal Life
Schine married Hillevi Rombin, Miss Universe 1955, in 1957. They had six children and remained together until their deaths. In 1996, Schine, his wife, and their son died in a plane crash пилотируемом Берндтым, сыном Дэвида и Хиллеви. The family was buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles.
