An examination, half a century on from the first director of the FBI's death in office in 1972, of how Hoover's iron... more
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Hoover’s death starts a race to control his secret personal files. But his power extends beyond the grave. J Edgar... more
Hoover begins to lose control of the American narrative. J Edgar Hoover built then ran the FBI for almost five... more
Amateur burglars risk all to go after Hoover’s secrets. J Edgar Hoover built then ran the FBI for almost five decades.... more
Martin Luther King Jr crosses Hoover's radar. It doesn't end well. J Edgar Hoover built then ran the FBI for... more
Hoover fans paranoia as his spy machine goes after Communists - real and imagined. J Edgar Hoover built then ran... more
The Japanese attack Pearl Harbor creates an awkward moment for the domestic intelligence chief. J Edgar Hoover built then... more
Hoover takes on legendary gangsters of the 1930s and builds his own myth. J Edgar Hoover built then ran the... more
Emily Maitlis on the ascent to power of the man who made presidents wait. J Edgar Hoover built then ran... more
In life, Hoover needed no introduction. In death, he needs this series teaser. Emily Maitlis tells how he built and... more
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