environment. The sum total of all surroundings of a living organism, including natural forces and other living things, which provide conditions for development and growth as well as of danger and damage.
Under subpoena in 1948, he testified in what became Alger Hiss's perjury (espionage) trials (1949â1950) and he became an outspoken anti-communist (all described in his 1952 memoir Witness). Afterwards, he worked briefly as a senior editor at National Review (1957â1959). President Ronald Reagan awarded him the Medal of Freedom posthumously in 1984.
Over the years, further testimony and evidence have become known that do indeed corroborate that Hiss was an active member of Chambers' spy ring. Sources: Readers interested in more details would do well by starting with official sites for the two men. There are links to these sites below.