Difference between revisions of "J. Edgar Hoover"
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| + | Director, Federal Bureau of Investigations. Noted for his work in developing the FBI into a professional organization, but who was ruthless in his initiatives to uncover espionage and so-called deviates. Personal life is shrouded in secrecy, but it is generally known he had homosexual relationships. Subject of a 2011 film 'J. Edgar' written by Dustin Lance Black. Full name is John Edgar Hoover. | ||
| + | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
| − | + | * http://www.biography.com/people/j-edgar-hoover-9343398 | |
| + | * http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/five-myths-about-j-edgar-hoover/2011/11/07/gIQASLlo5M_story.html | ||
| + | * http://www.theguardian.com/film/2012/jan/01/j-edgar-hoover-secret-fbi | ||
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Revision as of 21:53, 11 July 2014
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1895 - 1972
Occupation
Law
Description
Director, Federal Bureau of Investigations. Noted for his work in developing the FBI into a professional organization, but who was ruthless in his initiatives to uncover espionage and so-called deviates. Personal life is shrouded in secrecy, but it is generally known he had homosexual relationships. Subject of a 2011 film 'J. Edgar' written by Dustin Lance Black. Full name is John Edgar Hoover.
