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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Jamaica:
J. Edgar Hoover led the government’s campaign against Marcus Garvey.
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France:
J. Edgar Hoover was the head of the FBI who orchestrated punitive raids against suspected radicals in the early 20th century.
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Peru:
J. Edgar Hoover was the first Director of the FBI and is mentioned in connection with Manson's case.
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United States:
One of his first acts in office was to remove the bust of Hoover from the director’s office.
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Luxembourg:
Martin Sheen portrayed J. Edgar Hoover in the civil rights drama 'Judas and the Black Messiah'.
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Switzerland:
J. Edgar Hoover had strong animosities against Martin Luther King Jr. for documented racist reasons.
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United States:
J. Edgar Hoover orchestrated the invasive surveillance campaign against Martin Luther King Jr.
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Moldova:
J. Edgar Hoover was the FBI director who orchestrated a campaign against Martin Luther King.
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Guatemala:
J. Edgar Hoover was the FBI director who orchestrated a campaign against Martin Luther King Jr.
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France:
J. Edgar Hoover was the FBI director who orchestrated a campaign against Martin Luther King Jr.
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