United States. Congress. House. Committee on Un-American Activities

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The United States Congress, House Committee on Un-American Activities, was established to investigate and address perceived threats to national security during periods of heightened political tension. Although it does not have a conventional birth date, its impact is documented through a series of hearings and reports. Notable among these are the multi-part hearings on communist activities in the Seattle, Washington area, compiled in publications such as Investigation of Communist Activities in Seattle, Wash., Area, Hearings, Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.

These documents offer insight into the methods and findings of the committee as it sought to uncover and address subversive activities. Despite the absence of traditional biographical details, the committee’s work remains a significant part of the historical record, reflecting the complex interplay between security concerns and civil liberties during a turbulent period in American history.