Aperiod of widespread fear and suspicion that communists and soviets spies were infiltrating the u. s government

The correct answer is the "Red Scare"

During the Red Scare, which took place mostly during the 1950s, America freaked itself out with the though that communists were everywhere (they weren't) and that communists wanted to overthrow the US government and could do so (debatable).

the alfred thayer mahan award for literary achievement is awarded each year by the navy league of the united states. the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation. presented since 1957, "this award for literary achievement is awarded to a u.s. navy officer, u.s. marine corps officer, enlisted service member, or civilian who has made a notable literary contribution that has advanced the knowledge of the importance of sea power in the united states."[1]

a variant spelling of the word dote (british)