Commentaries by Brian T. Hodges

On January 21, 1950, former US State Department official Alger Hiss was found guilty of perjury in connection with testimony given to the House Un-American Activities Committee. Learn more about Alger Hiss.

On January 21, 1793, King Louis XVI of France was executed after being convicted of treason by a revolutionary court. Learn more about the execution of Louis XVI.