Whittaker Chambers


 

Jay Vivian (Whittaker) Chambers (April 1, 1901July 9, 1961) was an American writer, editor, political operative and defector best known for his accusation and testimony against Alger Hiss, the architect of the Yalta Conference and Secretary General of the San Francisco conference that created the United Nations, on espionage and subversion charges.

Related Topics:
April 1 - 1901 - July 9 - 1961 - Alger Hiss - Yalta Conference - San Francisco - United Nations - Espionage - Subversion

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Introduction
Youth and Education
The Ware Group
Defection
Trial of the Century
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Members of the Karl group
See also
Sources

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