Given that Hiss later turned out to be guilty of the accusations, we can consider Nixon a hero for exposing an American traitor.
Alger Hiss was an American government official. He became convicted following allegations that he helped to spy for the Soviet Union.
This act is un-American given that the country was against the acts or the spread of communism into the country.
Given that he engaged in activities that were considered against the American ideals and detrimental to the nation, he can be regarded as a traitor.
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