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Alger Hiss was accused of being a Soviet spy in 1948 and convicted of perjury in connection with this charge in 1950. His guilt has been argued every since and never settled

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What is the significance of the Alger Hiss case?

alger hiss case in august 1948 whittaker chambers, a former communsit a significance role in the planning for and dovelopment of the united states.


Communist spy post World War 2?

Alger Hiss


What did Alger Hiss and Julius and Ethel Rosenberg have in common and what was the outcome of their cases?

They were both deemed unloyal to America, Alger Hiss was proclaimed as a thief. And Julius and Ehtel Rosenberg the married couple were said to be spies, and they were passing on secret codes for bombs to the Soviets. They were charged with espionage and were not given a fair trial. They were all executed, even though there was little to no evidence that proved any of them guilty.


What did Alger Hiss Whittaker Chambers and Ethel Rosenberg all have in common?

Alger Hiss, Whittaker Chambers, and Ethel Rosenberg were all prominent figures during the Cold War era who were involved in espionage-related controversies. Hiss, a former government official, was accused of being a Soviet spy, while Chambers, a former communist and journalist, testified against Hiss, claiming he had been a part of a communist network. Ethel Rosenberg, along with her husband Julius, was convicted of espionage for allegedly passing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union. Their cases reflected the intense paranoia and ideological battles of the time, highlighting the fears of communist infiltration in America.


Do the accusations of ethel and julius Rosenberg seem to have been fair?

can you guys helped me :( Do the accusations seem to have been fair? Explain. - The Hollywood Ten - Alger Hiss - Ethel and Julius Rosenberg

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What man was convicted of espionage?

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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


What was the date the Us ended its testimony in the second Alger Hiss trial?

April 19, 1994


In alger hiss case Who was found guilty of lying to congress?

Alger Hiss


In the 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.


What are 2 major trials of the 1950s that targeted Americans accused of being soviet spies?

The Rosenberg trial and the Alger Hiss trial


What was the Alger Hiss's trial about?

During Alger Hiss's first trial, he was charged with perjury. He had told several lies under an oath,saying that he was never a Communist, and he did not know Whittaker Chambers. The first trial ended in a swing jury: eight believed that Alger Hiss was guilty, and four believed that he was not guilty. The law required that Alger Hiss would have to tried again. Between the first and second trials, the Soviet Union exploded an atominc bomb, ending the U.S. monopoly on nuclear weapons. The two nightmares for America in the 1940s had collided into one: the Communists had the bomb. The defense in the second trial made efforts to convince the jury that Chambers was crazy. The jury did not think that he was crazy. After twenty-four hours the jury finally found Alger Hiss guilty of perjury.-Miley


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.