J. Edgar Hoover took over the FBI, then known as the Bureau of Investigation in 1924 when he was 29 years old. At first, agents couldn't carry weapons and reported suspects to other law officials.

For nearly half a century, J. Edgar Hoover presided over the FBI with an iron fist. His career began with a wave of anti-communist raids in 1919. It ended during the presidency of his friend Richard ...

Former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover was a racist and a homophobe. Today's FBI shouldn't name its headquarters after him. (Alex Brandon / Associated Press) Fifty years ago this week — on May 2, 1972 — ...

In early 20th-century America, political bombings became a constant menace — but then helped give rise to law enforcement as we know it. By Steven Johnson He was the president of the United States. By ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! Yale University professor Beverly Gage talked about the two images that the public often holds regarding long time FBI director J. Edgar Hoover's ...