When did Chambers testify in the Alger Hiss case?
1946
1947
1948
1949–1950
Answer
Chambers testified against Alger Hiss in the famous espionage trial that captivated the nation during the Cold War era from 1949 to 1950. The case hinged on accusations that Hiss, a former State Department official, had passed classified information to the Soviet Union. Chambers' testimony proved pivotal in securing Hiss's conviction for perjury, leaving a lasting impact on American politics and society.
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