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john edgar hoover

 

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Noun john edgar hoover has 1 sense
  1. Hoover, J. Edgar Hoover, John Edgar Hoover - United States lawyer who was director of the FBI for 48 years (1895-1972)
    --1 is a kind of lawyer, attorney

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John Edgar Hoover

Noun

John Edgar Hoover was an American law enforcement administrator who served as the first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from 1935 until his death in 1972. He is known for transforming the FBI into a modern and effective crime-fighting agency.

Sense 1

John Edgar Hoover was a prominent figure in American history and had a significant impact on law enforcement.

Example Sentence: Many credit John Edgar Hoover with modernizing and expanding the FBI's capabilities.

Sense 2

John Edgar Hoover's tenure as the Director of the FBI was marked by controversy and accusations of abuse of power.

Example Sentence: Examining the questionable tactics employed during John Edgar Hoover's leadership is essential to understanding the history of the FBI.

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