What year was Alger Hiss accused of spying for the Soviet Union?
1948
1952
1939
1956
Answer
Alger Hiss was accused of spying for the Soviet Union in 1948. The accusation came amid the broader context of the Cold War and heightened concerns about Soviet espionage in the United States. Hiss, a former State Department official, was a prominent figure in the American political establishment, making his case especially notable and adding to the public interest and scrutiny surrounding the allegations.
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