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Oct 21, 2021 · J. Edgar Hoover died on May 2, 1972, in Washington, D.C. His housekeeper arrived at his home to find the legendary lawman's lifeless body by his bed, according to The New York Times . His cause of death was later revealed to be "hypertensive cardiovascular disease."
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The story of how the Watergate burglars were arrested reads...
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John Edgar Hoover (January 1, 1895 – May 2, 1972) was an American law enforcement administrator who served as the final Director of the Bureau of Investigation (BOI) and the first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). President Calvin Coolidge first appointed Hoover as director of the BOI, the predecessor to the FBI, in 1924.
Apr 3, 2014 · Despite receiving harsh criticism from the public, Hoover remained director of the FBI until his death on May 2, 1972. Early Life. John Edgar Hoover was born January 1, 1895, to Dickerson...
Jun 18, 2010 · J. Edgar Hoover's Death and Legacy. Early on the morning of May 2, 1972, Hoover died in his sleep at the age of 77. In the days after his death, President Nixon reportedly directed staff at...
On May 2, 1972, with the Watergate affair about to explode onto the national stage, J. Edgar Hoover died of heart disease at the age of 77.
Quick Facts. In full: John Edgar Hoover. Born: January 1, 1895, Washington, D.C., U.S. Died: May 2, 1972, Washington, D.C. (aged 77) Top Questions. Who was J. Edgar Hoover? In which year did J. Edgar Hoover join the Department of Justice? What were J. Edgar Hoover's contributions to the FBI? How long did J. Edgar Hoover serve as chief of the FBI?
May 15, 1972 · JOHN EDGAR HOOVER’S death at 77 refreshed memories of an extraordinary fund of Americana—a long, single-minded and complicated life that became a unique national presence. Hoover and the...
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