J. Edgar Hoover
J. Edgar Hoover was the first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States, serving from its founding in 1935 until his death in 1972. Hoover played a crucial role in shaping modern law enforcement and intelligence practices, but his tenure was also marked by controversy over civil liberties violations, particularly in relation to his surveillance of political activists and civil rights leaders.
Born on Jan 01, 1895 (130 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 2.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,343 | $2,700,000 | 730$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +10% | 38,137 | 15 | $6,900 | 3$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,069 | $700,000 | 491$ |
| Totals | 3 | 76,578,770 | 24,427 | $3,406,900 | 1,224$ |
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Switzerland:
J. Edgar Hoover was the first director of the FBI and is known for his controversial methods and significant influence over American law enforcement.
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United Kingdom:
J Edgar Hoover was the former FBI director who tried to destroy Dr King's legacy through surveillance and intimidation.
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Liechtenstein:
J. Edgar Hoover believed that the FBI should take over the espionage work.
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Liechtenstein:
J. Edgar Hoover was the first director of the FBI.
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