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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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Ranked #1

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8. Shredded

8. Shredded

Hoover’s death starts a race to control his secret personal files. But his power extends beyond the grave. J Edgar Hoove... Read more

13 Sep 2022

15mins

Ranked #2

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7. Publish and Be Damned

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. ... Read more

13 Sep 2022

14mins

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Ranked #3

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6. The Break-In

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... Read more

13 Sep 2022

14mins

Ranked #4

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5. "The Most Notorious Liar in the Country”

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... Read more

13 Sep 2022

13mins

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4. Witches

4. Witches

Hoover fans paranoia as his spy machine goes after Communists - real and imagined. J Edgar Hoover built then ran the FBI... Read more

13 Sep 2022

14mins

Ranked #6

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3. Infamy

3. Infamy

The Japanese attack Pearl Harbor creates an awkward moment for the domestic intelligence chief. J Edgar Hoover built th... Read more

13 Sep 2022

14mins

Ranked #7

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2. G-Men

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 almo... Read more

13 Sep 2022

14mins

Ranked #8

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1. The Director Will See You Now

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 almo... Read more

13 Sep 2022

14mins

Ranked #9

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Introducing The People vs J Edgar Hoover

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 ... Read more

7 Jun 2022

3mins

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