What was the initial crime Hiss was accused of?
Treason
Perjury
Being a spy for the Soviet Union
Being a double agent
Answer
Hiss was accused of being a spy for the Soviet Union, during the height of the Cold War. The accusations stemmed from a series of events involving the passing of classified information to Soviet agents. This case gained significant public attention and contributed to the intensifying anti-communist sentiments in the United States at the time.
The Alger Hiss Chronicles: Unveiling the Enigmatic Double Agent
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