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Jan 1, 1936 — —· 90 yrs

UNITED STATES · HISTORY

Athan G. Theoharis

Also known as: Athan Theoharis, Athan George Theoharis

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American historian and professor

Created as a minor division of the Department of Justice in July 1908, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (originally named the Bureau of Investigation) grew steadily over the next decades as its role and powers were enlarged.

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Imperial democracy

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From the secret files of J. Edgar Hoover

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During his forty-eight years as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, J. Edgar Hoover scrupulously maintained secret office files and arranged for special filing procedures to safeguard "sensitive" information.

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The FBI

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"Since its inception in the early 20th century the Federal Bureau of Investigation has emerged as a dominant agency in the American judicial system. Within its 10 chapters, this source provides a comprehensive chronological history of and guide to the FBI that includes information about the facilities, the organizational structure, and biographies of key individuals. This reference source will not only please FBI enthusiasts, but it also serves as an excellent resource for those interested in U.S. history, criminal justices, and American culture. Also included is an extensive chronology of key events, a subject index, and an authoritative bibliography. Numerous photographs throughout the book illustrate the essays, along with graphs and tables. An excellent reference source for all libraries".--"Outstanding Reference Sources : the 1999 Selection of New Titles", American Libraries, May 1999. Comp. by the Reference Sources Committee, RUSA, ALA.

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