Frederick Vanderbilt Field invokes Fifth Amendment before Tydings Committee in DC

The speaker firmly denies any involvement in espionage or Communist Party activities, invoking the Fifth Amendment to refuse testimony on political affiliations. They criticize the government's use of intimidation tactics against critics, emphasizing the need for democratic progress and peace. The speaker repeatedly reaffirms their right to decline answering questions that may be self-incriminating.

What does the speaker deny in the first section of the transcript?

• Attending a meeting with Professor Lattimore

• Being a member of the Communist Party

• Being an espionage agent for the Soviet Union

• All of the above

In the second section, what constitutional right does the speaker invoke?

• First Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

According to the speaker, what has the question 'Are you a communist?' become?

• A question of little importance

• A method to promote peace

• A principal weapon to intimidate critics

• A way to identify allies

What does the speaker emphasize about the Fifth Amendment in the final section?

• It protects against self-incrimination

• It is a new addition to the Constitution

• It is only applicable to communists

• It is irrelevant to the discussion

What is the speaker's stance on answering questions about political affiliations?

• They believe it is unnecessary to answer

• They refuse to answer to protect their rights

• They are eager to answer all questions

• They only answer questions from certain people