What profession did Whittaker Chambers hold when he accused Hiss?
Government Official
Journalist
Former US Communist Party member
Lawyer
Answer
As a former member of the US Communist Party, Whittaker Chambers accused Alger Hiss of being a Soviet spy in 1948. This accusation sparked a highly publicized trial and became a significant chapter in the history of American politics and the broader context of the Cold War era, contributing to the rise of McCarthyism and shaping the political landscape of the time.
The Alger Hiss Chronicles: Unveiling the Enigmatic Double Agent
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