The trials of Alger Hiss were partly responsible for the intense Cold War atmosphere and the widespread fear of communism in the United States during the late 1940s. Hiss, a former State Department official, was accused of being a Soviet spy and was convicted of perjury in 1950 for denying these allegations. The case fueled public interest and concern over espionage, leading to increased scrutiny of government officials and contributing to the McCarthy-era witch hunts. Additionally, the trials highlighted the political tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, as well as the struggle over ideology during that period.
Alger Hiss was born on November 11, 1904.
Alger Hiss died on November 15, 1996 at the age of 92.
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Alger Hiss died in 1996. Years before, he was accused of being a Communist spy. He was convicted of perjury (lying while under oath) and served 3.5 years in prison.
The accusations against Alger Hiss, a former U.S. State Department official, remain contentious and debated among historians. While Hiss was convicted of perjury in 1950 for denying he had been a Soviet spy, opinions on the fairness of the accusations vary. Some argue that the evidence against him was circumstantial and influenced by the political climate of the Cold War, while others believe the testimonies and documents presented were credible. Ultimately, the case reflects broader themes of suspicion and paranoia during that era.
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The cast of The Trials of Alger Hiss - 1980 includes: Alger Hiss as himself
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Alger Hiss was born on November 11, 1904.
Alger Hiss was born on November 11, 1904.
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Alger Hiss died on November 15, 1996 at the age of 92.
Alger Hiss died on November 15, 1996 at the age of 92.
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Alger Hiss was accused of espionage by Whittaker Chambers, a self identified communist, in 1984.