Alger Hiss

American lawyer and espionage figure

Alger Hiss - American lawyer and espionage figure
Born

November 11th, 1904
120 years ago

Died

November 15th, 1996
28 years ago — 92 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Worked as a lawyer and served in prominent positions within the U.S. government during the New Deal era. Involved with the State Department and participated in the founding of the United Nations. Convicted of perjury related to espionage charges during the Cold War, specifically for allegedly passing classified documents to the Soviet Union. The case gained significant attention and became a symbol of the Red Scare and the fear of communism in America.

Served as an assistant to President Franklin D. Roosevelt

Played a role in the founding of the United Nations

Convicted of perjury in 1950 regarding espionage claims

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