Red scare communism Black and White Stock Photos & Images

'A hospital case' 1918 pen and ink By William Allen Rogers 1854-1931. The allies (Japan, Czech, England (John Bull), and United States (Uncle Sam) carrying a litter with a wounded bear (Soviet Union) while small animals (Trotsky and Lenin) (Lenin) watch from a sand hill. Anti-Red cartoon published during the Red Scare period 1917-1920 Stock Photo

RMD98T1W–'A hospital case' 1918 pen and ink By William Allen Rogers 1854-1931. The allies (Japan, Czech, England (John Bull), and United States (Uncle Sam) carrying a litter with a wounded bear (Soviet Union) while small animals (Trotsky and Lenin) (Lenin) watch from a sand hill. Anti-Red cartoon published during the Red Scare period 1917-1920

Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy sits at desk piled high with mail, March 24, 1950. He received over 5000 letters a day. Elected Republican Senator from Wisconsin in 1947, he became foremost provocateur of the 1950s 'Red Scare' in America. (BSLOC 2015 14 24) Stock Photo

RMKWC416–Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy sits at desk piled high with mail, March 24, 1950. He received over 5000 letters a day. Elected Republican Senator from Wisconsin in 1947, he became foremost provocateur of the 1950s 'Red Scare' in America. (BSLOC 2015 14 24)

U.S. Senator from Wisconsin Joseph McCarthy at microphone during Press Conference, Washington, D.C., USA, Thomas J. O'Halloran, U.S. News & World Report Magazine Photograph Collection, June 1954 Stock Photo

RM2JMG811–U.S. Senator from Wisconsin Joseph McCarthy at microphone during Press Conference, Washington, D.C., USA, Thomas J. O'Halloran, U.S. News & World Report Magazine Photograph Collection, June 1954

Thomas Donegan, a Justice department anti-Communist expert. He was involved in the prosecution of Alger Hiss and others during the Postwar Red Scare. 1946. (BSLOC 2014 13 62) Stock Photo

RMKWCMKN–Thomas Donegan, a Justice department anti-Communist expert. He was involved in the prosecution of Alger Hiss and others during the Postwar Red Scare. 1946. (BSLOC 2014 13 62)

J. Edgar Hoover (1895-1972), final Director of the Bureau of Investigation (BOI) and first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Stock Photo

RM2X93YAF–J. Edgar Hoover (1895-1972), final Director of the Bureau of Investigation (BOI) and first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Washington, D.C.: January, 1950. Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy (R-WIS) displays what he says is a copy of a commission President Truman issued to Admiral Louis Denfeld for a second term as chief of Naval Operations, thus confirming his belief in Truman's 'communist leanings'. Stock Photo

RM2RGRRH0–Washington, D.C.: January, 1950. Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy (R-WIS) displays what he says is a copy of a commission President Truman issued to Admiral Louis Denfeld for a second term as chief of Naval Operations, thus confirming his belief in Truman's 'communist leanings'.

Young Bureau of Investigation Director J. Edgar Hoover (1895-1972) at his desk in December, 1924. Hoover was the final Director of the Bureau of Investigation (BOI) and the first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). He served a total of 48 years leading both the BOI and the FBI under eight Presidents. Stock Photo

RM2X97BJW–Young Bureau of Investigation Director J. Edgar Hoover (1895-1972) at his desk in December, 1924. Hoover was the final Director of the Bureau of Investigation (BOI) and the first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). He served a total of 48 years leading both the BOI and the FBI under eight Presidents.

Washington, D.C.: 1954 Sen. Joseph McCarthy (l) chats with his attorney Roy Cohn (r) during Senate Subcommittee hearings on the McCarthy-Army dispute. Stock Photo

RM2RGRTBC–Washington, D.C.: 1954 Sen. Joseph McCarthy (l) chats with his attorney Roy Cohn (r) during Senate Subcommittee hearings on the McCarthy-Army dispute.

RMKW9YFE–Thomas Donegan, a Justice department anti-Communist expert. He was involved in the prosecution of Alger Hiss and others during the Postwar Red Scare. 1946. (BSLOC 2014 13 62)

RMKWC5CK–Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy sits at desk piled high with mail, March 24, 1950. He received over 5000 letters a day. Elected Republican Senator from Wisconsin in 1947, he became foremost provocateur of the 1950s 'Red Scare' in America. (BSLOC 2015 14 24)

The Mosinee, Wisconsin, American Legion staged a mock Communist takeover. April 29, 1950. A participant organizes some signs and props for the 'anti-communist show'. (CSU 2015 9 881) Stock Photo

RMF2AY3K–The Mosinee, Wisconsin, American Legion staged a mock Communist takeover. April 29, 1950. A participant organizes some signs and props for the 'anti-communist show'. (CSU 2015 9 881)

Alvah Bessie, (1904-1985), Hollywood screen writer, testifying before the House Un-American Activities Committee. Stock Photo

RMBTJYTK–Alvah Bessie, (1904-1985), Hollywood screen writer, testifying before the House Un-American Activities Committee.

RMCWAE7H–Alvah Bessie, (1904-1985), Hollywood screen writer, testifying before the House Un-American Activities Committee.

William 'Big Bill' Haywood (1869-1928), was a founding member of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), an leader in the Socialist Party of America. In 1918 he was convicted of violating the Espionage Act and fled to the Russian Soviet Republic for the remainder of his life. Stock Photo

RMC13KTR–William 'Big Bill' Haywood (1869-1928), was a founding member of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), an leader in the Socialist Party of America. In 1918 he was convicted of violating the Espionage Act and fled to the Russian Soviet Republic for the remainder of his life.

William 'Big Bill' Haywood (1869-1928), was a founding member of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), an leader in the Stock Photo

RMCWC1B1–William 'Big Bill' Haywood (1869-1928), was a founding member of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), an leader in the

1947 world map showing population of Communist Party members by continent and selected countries. (BSLOC 2014 13 54) Stock Photo

RMKWD5PN–1947 world map showing population of Communist Party members by continent and selected countries. (BSLOC 2014 13 54)

Sen. Joseph McCarthy in 1954. His unsubstantiated accusations of government and military personnel led to his censure by the Senate. (BSLOC 2015 14 26) Stock Photo

RMKWC418–Sen. Joseph McCarthy in 1954. His unsubstantiated accusations of government and military personnel led to his censure by the Senate. (BSLOC 2015 14 26)

Elizabeth Bentley was an American spy for the Soviet Union from 1938 to 1945. She turned informer and supplied the FBI with over a hundred names, which have been corroborated by later secrets declassifications. 1948 photo. (BSLOC 2014 13 63) Stock Photo

RMKWCMKP–Elizabeth Bentley was an American spy for the Soviet Union from 1938 to 1945. She turned informer and supplied the FBI with over a hundred names, which have been corroborated by later secrets declassifications. 1948 photo. (BSLOC 2014 13 63)

Sen. and Mrs. Joseph R. McCarthy at home as the Senate prepared to his censure. Nov. 8, 1954. They are reviewing Photostats of the Communist 'Daily Worker' urging the U.S. Senate to 'Throw the bum out.' (BSLOC 2015 14 27) Stock Photo

RMKWC41B–Sen. and Mrs. Joseph R. McCarthy at home as the Senate prepared to his censure. Nov. 8, 1954. They are reviewing Photostats of the Communist 'Daily Worker' urging the U.S. Senate to 'Throw the bum out.' (BSLOC 2015 14 27)

John Gates, American Communist Party member and leader in 1948. At this time he was indicted under the Smith Act for being 'dedicated to the Marxist-Leninist principles of the overthrow and destruction of the Government.' He was convicted, served five years in prison, after which he became editor of the Communist Party's newspaper, 'The Daily Worker'. (BSLOC 2014 13 60) Stock Photo

RMKWCMKC–John Gates, American Communist Party member and leader in 1948. At this time he was indicted under the Smith Act for being 'dedicated to the Marxist-Leninist principles of the overthrow and destruction of the Government.' He was convicted, served five years in prison, after which he became editor of the Communist Party's newspaper, 'The Daily Worker'. (BSLOC 2014 13 60)

RMEG6TC3–1947 world map showing population of Communist Party members by continent and selected countries. (BSLOC 2014 13 54)

Harry Dexter White, testifying before the House Un-American Activities Committee, Aug. 13, 1948. He died of a Heart attack three days after this testimony, in which he denied passing 'secret' information to USSR during World War 2. White was an economist and the senior American delegate at the 1944 Bretton Woods conference. Recently opened Soviet records indicate he did provide U.S. secrets to the Soviets during the WW2. (BSLOC 2014 13 59) Stock Photo

RMKWCMK4–Harry Dexter White, testifying before the House Un-American Activities Committee, Aug. 13, 1948. He died of a Heart attack three days after this testimony, in which he denied passing 'secret' information to USSR during World War 2. White was an economist and the senior American delegate at the 1944 Bretton Woods conference. Recently opened Soviet records indicate he did provide U.S. secrets to the Soviets during the WW2. (BSLOC 2014 13 59)

Sen. Joseph McCarthy speaking to reporters, 1951. He gained national attention with his accusations that members of a Communist spy ring were employed in the State Department. (BSLOC 2015 14 25) Stock Photo

RMKWC417–Sen. Joseph McCarthy speaking to reporters, 1951. He gained national attention with his accusations that members of a Communist spy ring were employed in the State Department. (BSLOC 2015 14 25)

Herbert Brownell pointing to charts he used in a nationwide radio and TV speech. The charts document U.S. Government prosecutions and convictions of Communists. Most convictions were based on a controversial interpretation of the 1940 Smith Act. 1954. (BSLOC 2014 13 73) Stock Photo

RMKWCMNA–Herbert Brownell pointing to charts he used in a nationwide radio and TV speech. The charts document U.S. Government prosecutions and convictions of Communists. Most convictions were based on a controversial interpretation of the 1940 Smith Act. 1954. (BSLOC 2014 13 73)

Five Communists sentenced to jail in St. Louis. They were convicted of found guilty of conspiring to advocate the overthrow of Stock Photo

RMD18KMC–Five Communists sentenced to jail in St. Louis. They were convicted of found guilty of conspiring to advocate the overthrow of

David Schine (left), Roy Cohn, and Senator Joseph McCarthy (right) in 1953. McCarthy headed the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. Cohn was his Chief Counsel, and Shine was an unpaid Chief Consultant. They were attending a subcommittee hearing in New York. (BSLOC 2014 13 71) Stock Photo

RMKWCMN4–David Schine (left), Roy Cohn, and Senator Joseph McCarthy (right) in 1953. McCarthy headed the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. Cohn was his Chief Counsel, and Shine was an unpaid Chief Consultant. They were attending a subcommittee hearing in New York. (BSLOC 2014 13 71)

U.S. Communist leaders are taken to the Federal Penitentiary at Lewisburg, Pa. Eugene Dennis, Party General Secy, and Jacob Stock Photo

RMD18KMD–U.S. Communist leaders are taken to the Federal Penitentiary at Lewisburg, Pa. Eugene Dennis, Party General Secy, and Jacob

William Remington, testifying at a Senate investigation of communists in U.S. government in 1948. When he learned confessed spy Elizabeth Bentley accused him of giving her with U.S. secrets, he turned informer. He was later convicted of perjury for denying Bentley's accusations. (BSLOC 2014 13 64) Stock Photo

RMKWCMKW–William Remington, testifying at a Senate investigation of communists in U.S. government in 1948. When he learned confessed spy Elizabeth Bentley accused him of giving her with U.S. secrets, he turned informer. He was later convicted of perjury for denying Bentley's accusations. (BSLOC 2014 13 64)

Communist Party members display the headlines of the 'Daily Worker', which reads. 'Frame Up Trial of '12' on Today.' June 1949. Stock Photo

RMD18KME–Communist Party members display the headlines of the 'Daily Worker', which reads. 'Frame Up Trial of '12' on Today.' June 1949.

Whittaker Chambers before the House Un-American Activities Committee, Aug. 25, 1948. He repeated his testimony that State Department Director, Alger Hiss, was a secret communist. Hiss is in mid-ground left, looking into camera. (BSLOC 2014 13 57) Stock Photo

RMKWD5PY–Whittaker Chambers before the House Un-American Activities Committee, Aug. 25, 1948. He repeated his testimony that State Department Director, Alger Hiss, was a secret communist. Hiss is in mid-ground left, looking into camera. (BSLOC 2014 13 57)

Communist Leaders who were on trial in 1949. L-R: Front: Robert Thompson, Henry Winston, Eugene Dennis, Gus Hall, John Stock Photo

RMD18KMP–Communist Leaders who were on trial in 1949. L-R: Front: Robert Thompson, Henry Winston, Eugene Dennis, Gus Hall, John

RMKWC5CN–Sen. Joseph McCarthy in 1954. His unsubstantiated accusations of government and military personnel led to his censure by the Senate. (BSLOC 2015 14 26)

RMD18KMR–Communist Leaders who were on trial in 1949. L-R: Front: Robert Thompson, Henry Winston, Eugene Dennis, Gus Hall, John

RMKWC5CP–Sen. and Mrs. Joseph R. McCarthy at home as the Senate prepared to his censure. Nov. 8, 1954. They are reviewing Photostats of the Communist 'Daily Worker' urging the U.S. Senate to 'Throw the bum out.' (BSLOC 2015 14 27)

Thomas Donegan, a Justice department anti-Communist expert. He was involved in the prosecution of Alger Hiss and others during Stock Photo

RMEG6NN5–Thomas Donegan, a Justice department anti-Communist expert. He was involved in the prosecution of Alger Hiss and others during

RMEG6TA3–1947 world map showing population of Communist Party members by continent and selected countries. (BSLOC 2014 13 54)

Hollywood Ten. In front of the District Building in Washington, DC, where they pleaded not guilty to Contempt of Congress Stock Photo

RMD18KM9–Hollywood Ten. In front of the District Building in Washington, DC, where they pleaded not guilty to Contempt of Congress

Robert Thompson and Benjamin Davis during the 'Foley Square Trial' of American Communists in 1949. 11 were tried and convicted under the 'Smith Act', a statute which imposed penalties on those who advocated violent overthrow of the government. (BSLOC 2014 13 66) Stock Photo

RMKWCMMB–Robert Thompson and Benjamin Davis during the 'Foley Square Trial' of American Communists in 1949. 11 were tried and convicted under the 'Smith Act', a statute which imposed penalties on those who advocated violent overthrow of the government. (BSLOC 2014 13 66)

Communists on their way to jail. They were found guilty of conspiring to teach the overthrow of the U.S. government by Stock Photo

RMD18KMA–Communists on their way to jail. They were found guilty of conspiring to teach the overthrow of the U.S. government by

Wives of defendants in the 'Foley Square Trial' of American Communists protest in 1949. Mrs. John Gates, Mrs. Henry Winston, and Mrs. Gus Hall, protest against federal judge Harold R. Medina. 1949. (BSLOC 2014 13 67) Stock Photo

RMKWCMMF–Wives of defendants in the 'Foley Square Trial' of American Communists protest in 1949. Mrs. John Gates, Mrs. Henry Winston, and Mrs. Gus Hall, protest against federal judge Harold R. Medina. 1949. (BSLOC 2014 13 67)

Eleven of the American Communist Party's top leaders. Federal Court where they were convicted of found guilty of conspiring to Stock Photo

RMD18KMB–Eleven of the American Communist Party's top leaders. Federal Court where they were convicted of found guilty of conspiring to

RMKWC5CM–Sen. Joseph McCarthy speaking to reporters, 1951. He gained national attention with his accusations that members of a Communist spy ring were employed in the State Department. (BSLOC 2015 14 25)

Elizabeth Bentley was an American spy for the Soviet Union from 1938 to 1945. She turned informer and supplied the FBI with Stock Photo

RMEG6NN8–Elizabeth Bentley was an American spy for the Soviet Union from 1938 to 1945. She turned informer and supplied the FBI with

Harry Dexter White, Director of Monetary Research, United States Treasury, May 29, 1939. White was an economist and the senior American delegate at the 1944 Bretton Woods conference. Soviet records opened after 1991 indicate he provided U.S. secrets to the Soviets during World War 2. (BSLOC 2015 2 251) Stock Photo

RMKWC4M8–Harry Dexter White, Director of Monetary Research, United States Treasury, May 29, 1939. White was an economist and the senior American delegate at the 1944 Bretton Woods conference. Soviet records opened after 1991 indicate he provided U.S. secrets to the Soviets during World War 2. (BSLOC 2015 2 251)

John Gates, American Communist Party member and leader in 1948. At this time he was indicted under the Smith Act for being Stock Photo

RMEG6TCA–John Gates, American Communist Party member and leader in 1948. At this time he was indicted under the Smith Act for being

RMEG6M6K–Thomas Donegan, a Justice department anti-Communist expert. He was involved in the prosecution of Alger Hiss and others during

William Remington, testifying at a Senate investigation of communists in U.S. government in 1948. When he learned confessed spy Stock Photo

RMEG6NNA–William Remington, testifying at a Senate investigation of communists in U.S. government in 1948. When he learned confessed spy

RMEG6M6M–Elizabeth Bentley was an American spy for the Soviet Union from 1938 to 1945. She turned informer and supplied the FBI with

Herbert Brownell pointing to charts he used in a nationwide radio and TV speech. The charts document U.S. Government Stock Photo

RMEG6NP1–Herbert Brownell pointing to charts he used in a nationwide radio and TV speech. The charts document U.S. Government

RMEG6TAK–John Gates, American Communist Party member and leader in 1948. At this time he was indicted under the Smith Act for being

Harry Dexter White, testifying before the House Un-American Activities Committee, Aug. 13, 1948. He died of a Heart attack Stock Photo

RMEG6TC8–Harry Dexter White, testifying before the House Un-American Activities Committee, Aug. 13, 1948. He died of a Heart attack

RMEG6M74–Herbert Brownell pointing to charts he used in a nationwide radio and TV speech. The charts document U.S. Government

David Schine (left), Roy Cohn, and Senator Joseph McCarthy (right) in 1953. McCarthy headed the Senate Permanent Subcommittee Stock Photo

RMEG6NNW–David Schine (left), Roy Cohn, and Senator Joseph McCarthy (right) in 1953. McCarthy headed the Senate Permanent Subcommittee

RMEG6M6N–William Remington, testifying at a Senate investigation of communists in U.S. government in 1948. When he learned confessed spy

Adrian Scott and Larry Parks at the House Un-American Activities Committee hearings, 1951. Parks was nominated for an Oscar for Stock Photo

RMEG6TC7–Adrian Scott and Larry Parks at the House Un-American Activities Committee hearings, 1951. Parks was nominated for an Oscar for

RMEG6TAE–Harry Dexter White, testifying before the House Un-American Activities Committee, Aug. 13, 1948. He died of a Heart attack

Whittaker Chambers before the House Un-American Activities Committee, Aug. 25, 1948. He repeated his testimony that State Stock Photo

RMEG6TC6–Whittaker Chambers before the House Un-American Activities Committee, Aug. 25, 1948. He repeated his testimony that State

RMEG6TAA–Whittaker Chambers before the House Un-American Activities Committee, Aug. 25, 1948. He repeated his testimony that State

A World War II veteran and his wife, with baby, read headline, 'Truman Asks Draft!' March 17, 1948. In response to Cold War tensions, President Truman asked Congress for a peacetime draft. On July 20, 1948, Truman issued a proclamation requiring nearly 10 million men to register for possible military service (CSU 2015 11 1665) Stock Photo

RMF2ATF4–A World War II veteran and his wife, with baby, read headline, 'Truman Asks Draft!' March 17, 1948. In response to Cold War tensions, President Truman asked Congress for a peacetime draft. On July 20, 1948, Truman issued a proclamation requiring nearly 10 million men to register for possible military service (CSU 2015 11 1665)

RMEG6M72–David Schine (left), Roy Cohn, and Senator Joseph McCarthy (right) in 1953. McCarthy headed the Senate Permanent Subcommittee

Mrs. Albert Blumberg, the wife of Communist official, before the Dies Committee, March 29, 1940. Dorothy Blumberg was her husband's recording secretary and membership director of District 34 the Maryland/DC branch of the Communist Party of USA. She served three years in prison under a Smith Act conviction in the early 1950s. (CSU 2015 7 340) Stock Photo

RMF2B2T6–Mrs. Albert Blumberg, the wife of Communist official, before the Dies Committee, March 29, 1940. Dorothy Blumberg was her husband's recording secretary and membership director of District 34 the Maryland/DC branch of the Communist Party of USA. She served three years in prison under a Smith Act conviction in the early 1950s. (CSU 2015 7 340)

RMEG6TAB–Adrian Scott and Larry Parks at the House Un-American Activities Committee hearings, 1951. Parks was nominated for an Oscar for

Robert Thompson and Benjamin Davis during the 'Foley Square Trial' of American Communists in 1949. 11 were tried and convicted Stock Photo

RMEG6NNE–Robert Thompson and Benjamin Davis during the 'Foley Square Trial' of American Communists in 1949. 11 were tried and convicted

RMEG6M6T–Robert Thompson and Benjamin Davis during the 'Foley Square Trial' of American Communists in 1949. 11 were tried and convicted

Wives of defendants in the 'Foley Square Trial' of American Communists protest in 1949. Mrs. John Gates, Mrs. Henry Winston, Stock Photo

RMEG6NNG–Wives of defendants in the 'Foley Square Trial' of American Communists protest in 1949. Mrs. John Gates, Mrs. Henry Winston,

RMEG6M6W–Wives of defendants in the 'Foley Square Trial' of American Communists protest in 1949. Mrs. John Gates, Mrs. Henry Winston,

RMF2AXD0–Harry Dexter White, Director of Monetary Research, United States Treasury, May 29, 1939. White was an economist and the senior American delegate at the 1944 Bretton Woods conference. Soviet records opened after 1991 indicate he provided U.S. secrets to the Soviets during World War 2. (BSLOC 2015 2 251)

Adrian Scott and Larry Parks at the House Un-American Activities Committee hearings, 1951. Parks was nominated for an Oscar for his performance in THE JOLSON STORY (1946) but his 1951 HUAC testimony resulted in his blacklisting from the movie industry. Scott (right), one of the 'Hollywood Ten' was a screenwriter and film producer. (BSLOC 2014 13 58) Stock Photo

RMKWCMK2–Adrian Scott and Larry Parks at the House Un-American Activities Committee hearings, 1951. Parks was nominated for an Oscar for his performance in THE JOLSON STORY (1946) but his 1951 HUAC testimony resulted in his blacklisting from the movie industry. Scott (right), one of the 'Hollywood Ten' was a screenwriter and film producer. (BSLOC 2014 13 58)

Dr. Albert Blumberg, an accused and admitted Communist, in handcuffs, Oct. 20, 1954. In 1956 he was convicted under a provision Stock Photo

RMF2B2T8–Dr. Albert Blumberg, an accused and admitted Communist, in handcuffs, Oct. 20, 1954. In 1956 he was convicted under a provision

RMKWD56H–1947 world map showing population of Communist Party members by continent and selected countries. (BSLOC 2014 13 54)

RMKW9YFH–Elizabeth Bentley was an American spy for the Soviet Union from 1938 to 1945. She turned informer and supplied the FBI with over a hundred names, which have been corroborated by later secrets declassifications. 1948 photo. (BSLOC 2014 13 63)

RMKW9YFC–John Gates, American Communist Party member and leader in 1948. At this time he was indicted under the Smith Act for being 'dedicated to the Marxist-Leninist principles of the overthrow and destruction of the Government.' He was convicted, served five years in prison, after which he became editor of the Communist Party's newspaper, 'The Daily Worker'. (BSLOC 2014 13 60)

RMKW9YF3–Harry Dexter White, testifying before the House Un-American Activities Committee, Aug. 13, 1948. He died of a Heart attack three days after this testimony, in which he denied passing 'secret' information to USSR during World War 2. White was an economist and the senior American delegate at the 1944 Bretton Woods conference. Recently opened Soviet records indicate he did provide U.S. secrets to the Soviets during the WW2. (BSLOC 2014 13 59)

RMKWCM38–David Schine (left), Roy Cohn, and Senator Joseph McCarthy (right) in 1953. McCarthy headed the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. Cohn was his Chief Counsel, and Shine was an unpaid Chief Consultant. They were attending a subcommittee hearing in New York. (BSLOC 2014 13 71)

RMKW9YFJ–William Remington, testifying at a Senate investigation of communists in U.S. government in 1948. When he learned confessed spy Elizabeth Bentley accused him of giving her with U.S. secrets, he turned informer. He was later convicted of perjury for denying Bentley's accusations. (BSLOC 2014 13 64)

RMKWCM3D–Herbert Brownell pointing to charts he used in a nationwide radio and TV speech. The charts document U.S. Government prosecutions and convictions of Communists. Most convictions were based on a controversial interpretation of the 1940 Smith Act. 1954. (BSLOC 2014 13 73)

RMKWD56T–Whittaker Chambers before the House Un-American Activities Committee, Aug. 25, 1948. He repeated his testimony that State Department Director, Alger Hiss, was a secret communist. Hiss is in mid-ground left, looking into camera. (BSLOC 2014 13 57)

RMKWC2FE–Harry Dexter White, Director of Monetary Research, United States Treasury, May 29, 1939. White was an economist and the senior American delegate at the 1944 Bretton Woods conference. Soviet records opened after 1991 indicate he provided U.S. secrets to the Soviets during World War 2. (BSLOC 2015 2 251)

RMKW9YFT–Robert Thompson and Benjamin Davis during the 'Foley Square Trial' of American Communists in 1949. 11 were tried and convicted under the 'Smith Act', a statute which imposed penalties on those who advocated violent overthrow of the government. (BSLOC 2014 13 66)

RMKWCM2T–Wives of defendants in the 'Foley Square Trial' of American Communists protest in 1949. Mrs. John Gates, Mrs. Henry Winston, and Mrs. Gus Hall, protest against federal judge Harold R. Medina. 1949. (BSLOC 2014 13 67)

RMKW9YF0–Adrian Scott and Larry Parks at the House Un-American Activities Committee hearings, 1951. Parks was nominated for an Oscar for his performance in THE JOLSON STORY (1946) but his 1951 HUAC testimony resulted in his blacklisting from the movie industry. Scott (right), one of the 'Hollywood Ten' was a screenwriter and film producer. (BSLOC 2014 13 58)

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