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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 today’s fears of a “deep state”.
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How Hoover's influence shaped America
Nine moments that defined the founding father of the FBI's career.
