J. Edgar Hoover (Noun)
Meaning
United States lawyer who was director of the FBI for 48 years (1895-1972).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- J. Edgar Hoover served as the director of the FBI from 1935 until his death in 1972, accumulating significant power and influence.
- During his nearly five-decade tenure, J. Edgar Hoover built the FBI into a highly respected and efficient law enforcement agency.
- As the long-serving director of the FBI, J. Edgar Hoover often walked a fine line between law enforcement and politics.
- The files and notes of J. Edgar Hoover remain classified, fueling speculation about the secrets he may have uncovered during his career.
- Under J. Edgar Hoover's leadership, the FBI launched numerous high-profile investigations and pursued some of America's most notorious outlaws.