Mr. Wheeler. Who contacted you to get you in the Communist Party?
Mr. Miller. That I could not recall at this time, sir.
Mr. Wheeler. After you joined the Communist Party were you assigned to any particular group or unit?
Mr. Miller. Not at any time that I recall, sir.
Mr. Wheeler. Not at all?
Mr. Miller. Not that I can recall, sir.
Mr. Wheeler. How long were you a member of the Communist Party?
Mr. Miller. There were perhaps interruptions while I was in the service; I believe there were. To the best of my knowledge. I was probably a member of the Communist Party from 1943 until 1948, the best I can recall. I believe there was a period of time there that I was not a member, and it is hard for me to distinguish between what is actual membership and carrying of a card, if there is such a thing, or payment of dues, and whether I just worked with them. It is difficult to reach that far back in my mind, sir.
Mr. Wheeler. During this 1943-48 period I believe you stated you were in the United States Navy. Is that correct?
Mr. Miller. For a portion of that—from 1945 until 1946. Approximately 9 months, to the best of my knowledge.