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BBC Series, "The Buck Stops Here." John Major interview of Alger Hiss at BBC Studio in New York City, on various aspects of the Harry S. Truman presidency. Highlighted topics include: Hiss' impressions of Truman in relation to the United Nations Conference in San Francisco, Hiss' understanding of Truman's attitude toward Russia and the Cold War, Truman's attitude about the recognition of the state of Israel and his conflict with members of the State Department who were opponents of recognition; and Hiss' impressions of Truman's approach to the internal security question, specifically addressing the loyalty program for employees of the Federal government and the Hiss case. This is part of a BBC radio series on President Truman for his centennial.