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J. Edgar Hoover was an American public servant born on January 1, 1895. He served as the first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from 1935 until his death in 1972. Hoover was instrumental in modernizing law enforcement and establishing the FBI as a powerful agency. However, his tenure was also marked by controversy, including accusations of abuse of power and civil liberties violations. Hoover's legacy remains complex and significant in American history.
"Just the minute the FBI begins making recommendations on what should be done with its information, it becomes a Gestapo."
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"We are a fact-gathering organization only. We don't clear anybody. We don't condemn anybody."
Fact,
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"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."
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