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“J. Edgar Hoover: When morals decline and good men do nothing, evil flourishes. A society unwilling to learn from past is doomed. We must never forget our history.”

Quote by J. Edgar Hoover

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J. Edgar Hoover

J. Edgar Hoover was an American lawyer and politician who served as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from 1924 until his death in 1972. He is known for his long tenure and the expansion of the FBI's jurisdiction and powers during his time in office. more

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