Disagreement emerges between Harry Truman and Attorney General Brownell on handling of Harry Dexter White spy case

The video discusses the political controversy surrounding Harry Dexter White, a Soviet spy, and the handling of his case by the U.S. government. It highlights a speech by Attorney General Herbert Brownell, Jr., accusing the previous administration of promoting White despite FBI reports. Former President Truman responds, accusing the Attorney General of political deceit. The video also details the accusations against White, based on an FBI report from February 1946, which indicated serious charges but lacked sufficient evidence for proof.

What was the main focus of the controversy mentioned in the video?

• The foreign relations with Europe

• The handling of the Soviet spy problem

• The economic policies of the government

• The educational reforms in America

Who delivered a speech that intensified the controversy over Harry Dexter White?

• General Vaughn

• President Truman

• Attorney General Herbert Brownell, Jr.

• Secretary of State Burns

How did former President Truman describe the actions of the Attorney General?

• As a commendable effort

• As a political maneuver

• As degrading and deceitful

• As a necessary step

When did Truman first learn about the accusations against Harry Dexter White?

• In April 1948

• In March 1947

• In February 1946

• In January 1945

What did the FBI report indicate about the accusations against White?

• They were already proven

• They were easily provable

• They were baseless

• They were serious but hard to prove