jan 1, 1950 - Alger Hiss Conviction
Description:
Alger Hiss was an American government official accused in 1948 of spying for the Soviet Union in the 1930s. Statutes of limitations had expired for espionage, but he was convicted of perjury in connection with this charge in 1950.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1950
Now
~ 75 years ago