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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.

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