Supreme Court Trial of Nazi Spies Begins

The transcript discusses a military trial ordered by President Roosevelt, which faced legal challenges. It narrates the story of spies who fled Germany to avoid being Nazis and buried dynamite to dispose of it. Attorney General Middle criticized their defense. Justice Frank Murphy, serving in the army, rushed to Washington but did not partake in the Supreme Court's special session. J Edgar Hoover attended as the court reviewed evidence to determine the course of justice.

Who challenged President Roosevelt's right to order the military trial?

What was the duration of the military trial mentioned in the text?

What actions did spies take to escape from Germany?

What role did Justice Frank Murphy have during the events described?

What was the purpose of the Supreme Court's special session?