Excerpts from Hearings of the House Un-American Activities Committee Relating to the Alger Hiss Case

August 3, 1948: Chambers Makes His Initial Accusation
Testimony of Whittaker Chambers

August 5, 1948: Hiss Denies the Charge
Testimony of Alger Hiss

August 7, 1948: Chambers Provides More Details Concerning His Relationship with Hiss
Testimony of Whittaker Chambers

August 16, 1948: Hiss Falls Into a Warbler Trap

A prothonotary warbler.

HUAC Committee members became convinced Chambers was telling the truth when Hiss confirmed Chambers's story of Alger's excitement over spotting the rare bird.

Testimony of Alger Hiss

August 17, 1948: Hiss Examines the Teeth of Chambers
Testimony of Alger Hiss and Whittaker Chambers

August 25, 1948: The Televised Confrontation
Testimony of Alger Hiss and Whittaker Chambers


 
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