An Alien Enemy
During World War I, German Americans were registered as alien enemies, including Hans Joachim von Fischer Treuenfeld. He voluntarily requested to be detained because...
Decoded proof
This is a message from a Soviet agent about the espionage conducted by Julius Rosenberg and Harry Gold. This document was declassified in 1995 and not used in the...
Ethel Rosenberg's arrest photos
The Rosenbergs, Julius and Ethel, were arrested on July 17, 1950, and August 11, 1950, respectively. They were charged with conspiracy to commit espionage.
Fake photo of U-2 wreckage
The Soviets released this doctored photograph to make it appear that the U-2 spy plane was totally destroyed. After the United States released its cover story, the...
Hiss's reply
Formed in May 1938 the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) investigated disloyalty among American citizens. It became extremely powerful during the Cold War...
Julius Rosenberg's arrest photos
The Rosenbergs, Julius and Ethel, were arrested on July 17, 1950, and August 11, 1950, respectively. They were charged with conspiracy to commit espionage.
“Lock your lips!”
This is not an encouragement to kiss but a World War II poster exhorting citizens to avoid careless talk. In many wartime posters, the Government warned citizens not...