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Alger Hiss

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Alger Hiss

Born November 11, 1904 · Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Died November 15, 1996 · aged 92

Alger Hiss (November 11, 1904 – November 15, 1996) was an American government official who, in 1948, was accused of spying for the Soviet Union in the 1930s. The statute of limitations had expired for espionage, but he was convicted of perjury in connection with this charge in 1950. Before the trial, Hiss was involved in the establishment of the United Nations, both as a U.S. State Department offi…

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NixonNixon · 1990
Nixon
1990
MovieDocumentaryHistory
The enigmatic nature of the Nixon presidency combined comparatively progressive legislative initiatives with a flagrant abuse of presidential power and the public trust. His achievements in expanding peaceful relations with China and the Soviet Union stand in stark contrast with his continuation of the war in Vietnam. Finally brought down by scandal and duplicity, his administration did much to erode the citizenry's faith in government.
The Trials of Alger HissThe Trials of Alger Hiss · 1980
The Trials of Alger Hiss
★ 4.01980
MovieDocumentary
Documentary by lifelong friend that supports the innocence of Alger Hiss (convicted in January 1950 on two counts of espionage-related perjury)

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