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“Experience had taught me that innocence seldom utters outraged shrikes. Guilt does. Innocence is a mighty shield, and the man or woman covered by it, is much more likely to answer calmly: 'My life is blameless. Look into it, if you like, for you will find nothing.' That is the tone of innocence.”

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Whittaker Chambers

Whittaker Chambers was an American writer and former Soviet spy, renowned for his role in the Alger Hiss case. He was born on April 1, 1901, and passed away on July 9, 1961. Chambers is best known for his defection and subsequent testimony against Alger Hiss, which contributed significantly to the Cold War narrative. more

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