David Rein
David Rein (1914–1979) was a 20th-Century American attorney who, with partner Joseph Forer, supported Progressive causes including the legal defense of African-Americans and accused Communists. Rein and Foyer were members of the National Lawyers Guild and its D.C. chapter. Rein represented "more than 100 people", alleged to have been Communists, before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) and the subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Administration (chaired by U.S. Senator Joseph R. McCarthy).
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Born | 1910 New York City |
Died | August 15, 1979 65) | (aged
Nationality | American |
Education | Columbia College |
Alma mater | Columbia Law School |
Occupation | Lawyer |
Years active | 1930s-1970s |
Employer(s) | Forer & Rein; Rein, Garfinkel & Dranitske |
Organization | National Lawyers Guild |
Spouse | Selma Rein |
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