Joseph Welch
Definition
Joseph Welch was an American lawyer who served as the chief counsel for the United States Army while it was under investigation by Senator Joseph McCarthy's Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations for Communist activities.
Analogy
Think of Welch like a defense attorney in a courtroom drama, standing up against false accusations and defending his client (the U.S. Army) against McCarthy's baseless claims.
Related terms
Defense Attorney: A lawyer who represents a defendant in court proceedings.
Subpoena: A legal document ordering someone to attend court.
Perjury: The offense of willfully telling an untruth or making a misrepresentation under oath in a court of law.
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