August 25, 1948: Confrontation Day
Aug 25, 2020•16 min•Ep. 364
Episode description
On this day in 1948, the House Un-American Activities Committee held a highly anticipated and televised congressional hearing, known as “Confrontation Day.” Alger Hiss took to the stand to defend himself against accusations of communism from Whittaker Chambers.
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