August 3, 1948: Chambers Makes His Initial Accusation
Testimony of Whittaker Chambers
August 5, 1948: Hiss Denies the Charge
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.
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.
August 17, 1948: Hiss Examines the Teeth of Chambers
Testimony of Alger Hiss and Whittaker Chambers
August 25, 1948: The Televised Confrontation