Whittaker Chambers was born Jay Vivian Chambers and also known as David Whittaker Chambers (April 1, 1901 – July 9, 1961), was an American writer and editor. After being a Communist Party USA member and Soviet spy, he later renounced communism and became an outspoken opponent later testifying in the perjury and espionage trial of Alger Hiss. Both are described in his book published in 1952 entitled Witness.
Whittaker Chambers was born in Philadel...
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Date of birth:
- Apr 1, 1901
Date of death:
- Jul 9, 1961 (age 60 years)
Place of birth:
Also known as:
- Jay Vivian Chambers,
- Jay David Whittaker Chambers,
- Karl,
- David Breen,
- Bob
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