Donald Hiss

Donald Hiss (December 15, 1906 May 18, 1989), also known as "Donie" and "Donnie", was the younger brother of Alger Hiss. Donald Hiss's name was mentioned during the 1948 hearings wherein his more famous and older brother, Alger, was accused of spying for the Soviet Union, and two years later convicted of perjury before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC).

Donald Hiss
Born(1906-12-15)December 15, 1906
DiedMay 18, 1989(1989-05-18) (aged 82)
St. Michaels, Maryland, U.S.
EducationJohns Hopkins University
Harvard Law School
Occupation(s)lawyer, government official
Employer(s)Agricultural Adjustment Administration (19331935), U.S. Department of State (19361945), Covington & Burling (1945–1976)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseCatherine G. Jones (19291996)
Children3
RelativesBosley Hiss, brother
Alger Hiss, brother
Anna Hiss, sister
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