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They were Communist Party members in the 1930s (as were many people in the US).
They were accused in the 1950s of spying for the communists.
Alger Hiss may not have actually been a spy.
The Rosenbergs were part of the chain of couriers of Atomic Bomb information from spies in Los Alamos to the Soviets. Julius was the courier while his wife Ethyl was only responsible for retyping the information.
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What former state department official worked closely with FDR?
Alger Hiss
Why did the case against Alger increase fears of communist influence in the US government?
Hiss was a well-respected government offical.
What are the four major pieces of anti-communist legislation during McCarthyism?
House Un-American Activities Comittee (HUAC) - investigated "communist" activities and arrested several including the "Hollywood 10" and were involved in the Alger Hiss Case McCarran Security Act (1950) - communist organizations must register with the government and publish all of their records Alger Hiss Case - Alger Hiss accused and convicted for espionage and perjury Two More: Communist Control Act of 1954 and McCarran-Walter Act of 1952
Us house of representatives committee that took the lead in investigating alleged procommunist agents such as alger hiss?
HUAC or the Committee on Un-American Activities
How did alger hiss testimony change between august 5 and august 16?
Alger Hiss's testimony shifted significantly between August 5 and August 16, 1948, during his hearings before the House Un-American Activities Committee. Initially, he denied any involvement with the Communist Party or associations with the accused, asserting his innocence. However, by August 16, he had become more defensive and confrontational, facing increasing scrutiny and pressure from investigators, leading him to assert that he was a victim of a political witch hunt while maintaining his denial of espionage. This change reflected the growing intensity of the investigation and the mounting evidence against him.
What was partly responsible for the trials of Alger Hiss and the Rosenbergs?
a second Red Scare
Who was accused of spying and perjury during the red scare?
alger hiss
What man was convicted of espionage?
alger hiss
What two spy cases increased causes increased fear of communism in the US?
Alger Hiss
What actors and actresses appeared in The Trials of Alger Hiss - 1980?
The cast of The Trials of Alger Hiss - 1980 includes: Alger Hiss as himself
In alger hiss case Who was found guilty of lying to congress?
Alger Hiss
What is Alger Hiss's birthday?
Alger Hiss was born on November 11, 1904.
When was Alger Hiss born?
Alger Hiss was born on November 11, 1904.
In the Alger Hiss case who was found guilty of lying to Congress?
alger hiss
When did Alger Hiss die?
Alger Hiss died on November 15, 1996 at the age of 92.
How old was Alger Hiss at death?
Alger Hiss died on November 15, 1996 at the age of 92.
Why did the case against a Alger hiss increase fear of communist influence in the US government?
Alger Hiss
