HISTORY OF THE F.B.I.: WHO THEY ARE, AND WHAT THEY DO
HISTORY OF F.B.I.: WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY DO ___________________________________________________________________________- History of the FBI: Formation: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was established in 1908 by Attorney General Charles Bonaparte under President Theodore Roosevelt's administration. Initially known as the Bureau of Investigation, it was created to combat crime, especially as the country expanded and federal law enforcement needed to address issues across state lines. Early Years: Its initial focus was on violations of federal laws like the Mann Act and counter-espionage during World War I. The FBI's responsibilities grew with the Espionage Act of 1917, leading to widespread surveillance of suspected radicals during the "Red Scare." J. Edgar Hoover's Era: Renamed the FBI in 1935 under J. Edgar Hoover's long tenure (1924-1972), the agency gained prominence in fi...