Hearings Regarding Jack R. McMichael (1953)
July 14, 2026
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The Frame
This document provides a historical record of how the federal government investigated individuals for alleged political affiliations during the Cold War era.
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Jack R. McMichael
He was the subject of a congressional subpoena and appeared before the committee to provide testimony.
Committee on Un-American Activities
The committee members and staff conducted the investigation and compiled the hearing record.
Last recorded activity July 14, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearings took place on July 30 and 31, 1953, in Washington, D.C.
- The committee examined McMichael's involvement with groups like the American Youth Congress and the American Council on Soviet Relations.
- The document contains 39 exhibits, including police reports, pamphlets, and newspaper articles from the 1930s and 1940s.
- The committee was chaired by Harold H. Velde of Illinois.
Why It Matters
This document provides a historical record of how the federal government investigated individuals for alleged political affiliations during the Cold War era.
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Historical Scope of Investigation
The committee investigated activities spanning over 15 years, from 1937 to 1953, to establish a pattern of association.
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