===Confusion between Wayne Hays and Brooks Hays===
===Confusion between Wayne Hays and Brooks Hays===
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A number of sources covering the Cox Committee make it unclear as to whether "Hays" referred to Brooks Hays or [[Wayne Hays]]. The former was a member of the select committee since its inception, while the latter only became acting chairman following Cox's untimely death. The two are unrelated.
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A number of sources covering the Cox Committee make it unclear as to whether "Hays" referred to Brooks Hays or [[Wayne Hays]]. Although some sources cite the latter as a member who was acting chairman and filled the place of Cox, the final report states that Brooks Hays was the acting chairman.<ref>January 1, 1953. ''Final Report Of The Select Committee To Investigate Foundations And Other Organizations (Pursuant to H. Res. 561, 82d Cong.)'', p. II. Retrieved October 4, 2021.</ref> The two are unrelated.