The People vs J Edgar Hoover
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The People vs J Edgar Hoover
An examination, half a century on from the first director of the FBI's death in office in 1972, of how Hoover's iron grip still permeates contemporary America.
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8. Shredded
Hoover’s death starts a race to control his secret personal files. But his power extends beyond the grave.
J Edgar Hoover built then ran the FB...
7. Publish and Be Damned
Hoover begins to lose control of the American narrative.
J Edgar Hoover built then ran the FBI for almost five decades. He turned it from a bur...
6. The Break-In
Amateur burglars risk all to go after Hoover’s secrets.
J Edgar Hoover built then ran the FBI for almost five decades. He turned it from a burea...
5. "The Most Notorious Liar in the Country”
Martin Luther King Jr crosses Hoover's radar. It doesn't end well.
J Edgar Hoover built then ran the FBI for almost five decades. He turned it...
4. Witches
Hoover fans paranoia as his spy machine goes after Communists - real and imagined. J Edgar Hoover built then ran the FBI for almost five decades. He t...
3. Infamy
The Japanese attack Pearl Harbor creates an awkward moment for the domestic intelligence chief. J Edgar Hoover built then ran the FBI for almost five...
2. G-Men
Hoover takes on legendary gangsters of the 1930s and builds his own myth. J Edgar Hoover built then ran the FBI for almost five decades. He turned it...
1. The Director Will See You Now
Emily Maitlis on the ascent to power of the man who made presidents wait. J Edgar Hoover built then ran the FBI for almost five decades. He turned it...
Introducing The People vs J Edgar Hoover
In life, Hoover needed no introduction. In death, he needs this series teaser. Emily Maitlis tells how he built and ran the FBI and helped create toda...