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About J. Edgar Hoover
J. Edgar Hoover was the first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a position he held from 1935 until his death in 1972. He is credited with playing a crucial role in founding the FBI and turning it into a scientific crime-fighting agency with the introduction of forensic laboratories and a centralized fingerprint file.
Career
In August 1919, he was made the head of the Bureau of Investigation's General Intelligence Division. By 1924, he had risen to the position of the acting director of the Bureau of Investigation, whose name was changed to Federal Bureau of Investigation, or FBI in 1935.
Trivia
During the latter years of his life, it was found out that he abused his powers as Director of the FBI.
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Famous quotes by J. Edgar Hoover
Above all, I would teach him to tell the truth Truth-telling, I have found, is the key to responsible citizenship. The thousands of criminals I have seen in 40 years of law enforcement have had one thing in common: Every single one was a liar.J. Edgar Hoover
Banks are an almost irresistible attraction for that element of our society which seeks unearned money.J. Edgar Hoover
No amount of law enforcement can solve a problem that goes back to the family.J. Edgar Hoover
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F.A.Q. about J. Edgar Hoover
When is his birthday?
J. Edgar Hoover's birthday is on January 1, 1895.
In how many days is his birthday?
J. Edgar Hoover's birthday is in 179 days
How old was J. Edgar Hoover when he died?
He was 77 years old.
When did he die?
He died in May 2, 1972.
How old would he be today?
J. Edgar Hoover would be 127 years old if he was alive today.
Where was J. Edgar Hoover from?
He was born in Washington, D.C., U.S..