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The reasons that Whittaker Chambers became a communist he answered best himself in his 1952 memoir, Witness. The book's forward, "Letter to My Children," is in part a summary of why he did so. The book contains detailed accounts of the steps that led him both to join and to break with Communism.
Sources: Readers interested in more details would do well to start with the official sites for both men, which include references to many other sources:
- Whittaker Chambers: http://www.whittakerchambers.org/
- Alger Hiss: http://www.algerhiss.com/
- Witness (New York, Random House, 1952)
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How did Whittaker Chambers affect the anti-communist movement?
Whittaker Chambers testified against Alger Hiss in his espionage trial.
Whittaker Chambers accused Alger Hiss of being what?
A Communist Spy.
What is the birth name of Whittaker Chambers?
Whittaker Chambers's birth name is Chambers, Jay Vivian.
Who accused Alger Hiss?
Alger Hiss was accused of espionage by Whittaker Chambers, a self identified communist, in 1984.
When was Whittaker Chambers born?
Whittaker Chambers was born on April 1, 1901.
What is Whittaker Chambers's birthday?
Whittaker Chambers was born on April 1, 1901.
When was Whittaker Chambers Farm created?
Whittaker Chambers Farm was created in 1941.
Why was state department official alger hiss investigated?
because a former communist spy named Whittaker chambers accused Alger hiss ofspyingfor the soviet union.
Did the Whittaker Chambers Library ever open?
To date (presently November 28, 2010), a Whittaker Chambers Library has not opened. Interested parties may inquire further through the official website.
Why was the microfilm in Whittaker chambers pumpkin so important?
clothing and texilies
Why was the microfilm in Whittaker chambers's pumpkin so important?
clothing and texilies
Did Whittaker Chambers have any children?
Yes, Whittaker Chambers did have children.In his 1952 memoir, Witness, he addresses "Forward in the form of a Letter to My Children" (aka "Letter to My Children") to his daughter and son, whom he names.At present (November 28, 2010), both children are living and have children and grandchildren of their own. Of these, two grandsons and two great-grandsons bear the "Chambers" family name.For more about Whittaker Chambers, see http://www.whittakerchambers.org/ .
