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Alger Hiss

Alger Hiss was an American lawyer, government official, author, and lecturer. He was involved in the establishment of the United Nations both as a U.S. State Department and U.N. official...

Timeline of Events

1948

8.3.1948

Whittaker Chambers accuses Alger Hiss of being a communist and a spy for the Soviet Union.

8.25.1948

The House Un-American Activities Committee holds first-ever televised congressional hearing: "Confrontation Day" between Whittaker Chambers and Alger Hiss.

1950

1.21.1950

Alger Hiss is convicted of perjury.

1954

11.27.1954

Alger Hiss is released from prison after serving 44 months for perjury.