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Hoover | Guns, Gangsters and G-Men | 2

Legacy

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Hoover's Grip: Power, Manipulation, and Pearl Harbor

This chapter explores J. Edgar Hoover's ascent to power in the 1930s, focusing on his contentious relationship with President Roosevelt and the use of surveillance for personal gain. It highlights the intelligence failures around the Pearl Harbor attack, showcasing Hoover's inappropriate priorities and attempts to deflect blame, providing a critical lens on historical accountability.

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