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Testimony of Manning Johnson to HUAC in July 1953 Testimony of Manning Johnson1 to HUAC Executive Sessions, July 8, 13 & 14, 1953 ______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________ INVESTIGATION OF COMMUNIST ACTIVITIES IN THE NEW YORK CITY AREA -- PART 7 (Based on Testimony of Manning Johnson) __________ HEARING BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON UN-AMERICAN ACTIVITIES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EIGHTY-THIRD CONGRESS FIRST SESSION __________ JULY 8, 1953 __________ Printed for the use of the Committee on Un-American Activities UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 33909 WASHINGTON: 1953 1 Text version from: https://ia801403.us.archive.org/0/items/investigationofcnyc0708unit/investigationofcnyc0708unit_djvu.txt COMMITTEE ON UN-AMERICAN ACTIVITIES UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HAROLD H. VELDE, Illinois, Chairman BERNARD W. KEARNEY, New York FRANCIS E. WALTER. Pennsylvania, DONALD L. JACKSON, California MORGAN M. MOULDER, Missouri, KIT CLARDY, Michigan CLYDE DOYLE, California, GORDON H. SCHERER, Ohio JAMES B. FRAZIER, Jr., Tennessee ROBERT L. KUNZIG, Counsel FRANK S. TAVENNER, Jr., Counsel LOUIS J. RUSSELL, Chief Investigator THOMAS W. BEALE, SR., Chief Clerk RAPHAEL I. NIXON, Director of Research CONTENTS Page Testimony of Maiming Johnson 2145 Manning Johnson Exhibit No. 1: New Pioneer, February 1933, page 17, Science and History for Boys and Girls, by William Montgomery Brown, a review of this book by Bert Grant 2150 Manning Johnson Exhibit No. 2: New Pioneer, April 1932, pages 3 and 4. article entitled "The Puppet Show," by Clarina Michelson 2153 Manning Johnson Exhibit No. 3: New Pioneer, April 1934, page 267, story entitled "Next Time It Will Be Different," by Martha Campion, illustrated by Walter Quirt 2155 Manning Johnson Exhibit No. 4: New Pioneer, April 1933, page 15, cartoon signed "Lon Freeman"' 2156 Manning Johnson Exhibit No. 5: New Pioneer, February 1935, pages 10 and 11 V Manning Johnson Exhibit No. 6: New Pioneer, December 1931, pages 10 and 11, story entitled "St. Peter's Out," by Harry Alan Potamkin 2158 Manning Johnson Exhibit No. 7: New Pioneer, October 1934, page 10, article entitled "A Bellyful of Bayonets" 2160 Manning Johnson Exhibit No. 8: New Pioneer, October 1931, page 11, cartoon 2162 Manning Johnson Exhibit No. 9: New Pioneer, February 1935, pages 8 and 9, Little Lefty Reports on the Workers' Congress, by "Del" 2162 Manning Johnson Exhibit No. 10: The Communist, August 1939, pages 702 and 703, excerpt from Secondary Aspects of Mass Organization, by William Z. Foster 2167 Manning Johnson Exhibit No. 11: Fight magazine, December 1935, page 2, American League Against War and Fascism, officers and executive committee 2173 Manning Johnson Exhibit No. 12: Fight magazine, February 1934, page 11, article entitled, "Hit Munition Makers" 2175 Manning Johnson Exhibit No. 13: Flight magazine, February 1936, pages 8 and 9, article entitled, "The Third Congress (Against War and Fascism)," by Paul Reid 2191 Manning Johnson Exhibit No. 14: Fight magazine, September 1934, page 5, article entitled, "Anti-War Congress," by Earl Browder 2193 Manning Johnson Exhibit No. 15: Fight magazine, February 1935, page 14, article entitled, "The League's Program" 2195 Manning Johnson Exhibit Nos. 16 and 17: Fight magazine, February 1936, page 0, article entitled, "Action" Fight, March 1936, page 14, article entitled, "Program of the American League" 2196 Public Law 601, 79th Congress The legislation under which the House Committee on Un-American Activities operates is Public Law 601, 79th Congress [1946], chapter 753, 2d session, which provides: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, * * * PART 2 - RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rule X SEC. 121. STANDING COMMITTEES * * * * * * * 17. Committee on Un-American Activities, to consist of nine members. Rule XI POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMITTEES * * * * * * * (q) (1) Committee on Un-American Activities. (A) Un-American activities. (2) The Committee on Un-American Activities, as a whole or by subcommittee, is authorized to make from time to time investigations of (i) the extent, character, and objects of un-American propaganda activities in the United States, (ii) the diffusion within the United States of subversive and un-American propaganda that is instigated from foreign countries or of a domestic origin and attacks the principle of the form of government as guaranteed by our Constitution, and (iii) all other questions in relation thereto that would aid Congress in any necessary remedial legislation. The Committee on Un-American Activities shall report to the House (or to the Clerk of the House if the House is not in session) the results of any such investigation, together with such recommendations as it deems advisable. For the purpose of any such investigation, the Committee on Un-American Activities, or any subcommittee thereof, is authorized to sit and act at such times and places within the United States, whether or not the House is sitting, has recessed, or has adjourned, to hold such hearings, to require the attendance of such witnesses and the production of such books, papers, and documents, and to take such testimony, as it deems necessary. Subpenas may be issued under the signature of the chairman of the committee or any subcommittee, or by any member designated by any such chairman, and may be served by any person designated by any such chairman or member. RULES ADOPTED BY THE 83d CONGRESS House Resolution 5, January 3, 1953 ******* Rule X STANDING COMMITTEES 1. There shall be elected by the House, at the commencement of each Congress, the following standing committees: ******* (q) Committee on Un-American Activities, to consist of nine members. ******* Rule XI POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMITTEES ******* 17. Committee on Un-American Activities. (a) Un-American Activities. (b) The Committee on Un-American Activities, as a whole or by subcommittee, is authorized to make from time to time, investigations of (1) the extent, character, and objects of un-American propaganda activities in the United States, (2) the diffusion within the United States of subversive and un-American propaganda that is instigated from foreign countries or of a domestic origin and attacks the principle of the form of government as guaranteed by our Constitution, and (3) all other questions in relation thereto that would aid Congress in any necessary remedial legislation. The Committee on Un-American Activities shall report to the House (or to the Clerk of the House if the House is not in session) the results of any such investigation, together with such recommendations as it deems advisable. For the purpose of any such investigation, the Committee on Un-American Activities, or any subcommittee thereof, is authorized to sit and act at such times and places within the United States, whether or not the House is sitting, has recessed, or has adjourned, to hold such hearings, to require the attendance of such witnesses and the production of such books, papers, and documents, and to take such testimony, as it deems necessary. Subpenas may be issued under the signature of the chairman of the committee or any subcommittee, or by any member designated by such chairman, and may be served by any person designated by any such chairman or member. [print of communist propaganda poster] Manning Johnson Exhibit No. 5 (New Pioneer, February 1935, pp. 10 and 11) [2145] INVESTIGATION OF COMMUNIST ACTIVITIES IN THE NEW YORK CITY AEEA-PART 7 (Based on testimony of Manning Johnson) __________ WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 1953 UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE COMMITTEE ON UN-AMERICAN ACTIVITIES, New York, N. Y. EXECUTIVE SESSION1 The subcommittee of the Committee on Un-American Activities met, pursuant to adjournment, at 10: 05 a. m., in room 1305 of the United States Courthouse, Foley Square, New York, N. Y., Hon. Gordon H. Scherer presiding. Committee member present: Representative Gordon H. Scherer. Staff members present: Robert L. Kunzig, counsel; W. Jackson Jones, Alvin W. Stokes, and George E. Cooper, investigators; Larry Kerley, special investigator; and Mrs. Juliette Joray, acting clerk. Mr. Scherer. Let the record show that the Honorable Harold H. Velde, chairman of the House Committee on Un-American Activities, has appointed Representative (Jordon H. Scherer, of Ohio, as a subcommittee of one to conclude the New York hearings. Present are Mr. Robert L. Kunzig, counsel of the committee, and Mrs. Juliette Joray, acting clerk. Mr. Counsel, you may proceed. Mr. Kunzig. We are ready for the witness, Mr. Chairman. Will Mr. Manning Johnson please step forward? [This link to Wiki on Manning Johnson] Mr. Scherer. Mr. Johnson, do you solemnly swear that the testimony you are about to give before this subcommittee shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God? Mr. Johnson. I do. Mr. Kunzig. Would you state your full name for the record and spell it, please, for the stenographer. TESTIMONY OF MANNING JOHNSON Mr. Johnson. Manning Johnson, M-a-n-n-i-n-g J-o-h-n-s-o-n. [This link to Manning Johnson’s last speech] Mr. Kunzig. What is your present address, Mr. Johnson? Mr. Johnson. My present address is 70 Columbus Avenue. Mr. Kunzig. I note, Mr. Johnson, that you are not accompanied by counsel here this morning. I am sure you understand you are privi- [FN 1 Released by the full committee.] [2145 – 2146] - leged to be advised by an attorney at all times while testifying if you so desire. Do I take it that you prefer to testify without an attorney? Mr. Johnson. Yes; I do. Mr. Kunzig. Then we will continue. Would you give the subcommittee a resume of your educational and occupational background? Just tell us your experiences, your main experiences up to date. Mr. Johnson. I was born in Washington, D. C., December 18, 1907. I was educated in the elementary, junior high, and high school in Washington, D. C.
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