Intelligence analyst Christina Shelton employs an in-depth knowledge of Soviet intelligence affairs as well as recently released Hungarian and KGB archival material to shine a fresh light on one of the most famous U.S. They prefer to focus on the collectivist ideals Hiss stood for, rather than confront the reality of a man who systemically and methodically betrayed his country.įormer U.S. Yet many on the American left still consider Hiss an iconic figure-an innocent victim accused of unsubstantiated crimes. This is the first televised Committee hearing.
#Alger hiss trial
Decades later-after the Hiss trial had been long forgotten by most-archival evidence surfaced confirming the accusations: a public servant with access to classified documents had indeed passed crucial information to the Soviets for more than a decade. Alger Hiss responded to Whittaker Chambers testimony from August 3. Because the statute of limitations on espionage had run out, he was convicted only of perjury. Alger Hiss, seated, tells the House Un-American Activities Committee that he is unable to identify Whittaker Chambers in a photograph, on Aug. State Department official Alger Hiss was accused of being a Soviet spy. Intelligence analyst shines a fresh light on accused Soviet spy Alger Hiss, providing “a solid look at the specifics of the case as well as a useful overview of the ideological debate gripping America” ( Kirkus Reviews).
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