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American Experience (1988 – ...)

1988 • 38 seasons • Documentary • TV-PG
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Season 4

American Experience · S4E7 — G-Men: The Rise of J. Edgar Hoover

Feb 24, 1992 · 55 min

Synopsis

From humble beginnings as a relatively insignificant arm of the government, the FBI ascended to become the world's foremost law enforcement agency, a transformation largely shaped by the often-contentious tenure of its director, J. Edgar Hoover.