Edgar Hoover

J. Edgar Hoover was the first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), serving from 1924 to 1972. He played a key role in shaping the FBI into a powerful law enforcement agency focused on fighting crime, espionage, and national security threats. Hoover was known for his rigorous methods, extensive intelligence gathering, and efforts to combat organized crime, communist threats, and civil rights activism. His long tenure made him a central figure in American law enforcement history, but also controversial due to allegations of abuse of power and secretive practices.