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Born
J. Edgar Hoover was born on January 1st 1885 in Washington D.C. -
Graduated from George Washington Law School
Hoover graduated from George Washington Law School majoring in law and obtained a law degree, -
Joined the DOJ
Hoover joined the Department of Justice. -
World War 1 ended
On this date, after four years of fighting, the first world war ended. -
BOI Director
On this date 29-year old Hoover was appointed to director of Buraeu of Investigations. While he was the director Hoover made substantial changes to the Buraeu and even changed the name to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). -
Stock Market crash
The Stock Market cradhed creating devasting times for the business world and many families as a lot of them lost their jobs. -
World War 2
On this date the second world war started. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
On this date A naval base located at Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japan. Also on this date the U.S.A entered World War 2 because of this event. -
World war 2 ends
After six years of fighting the second world war ended on this date. -
Death
While serving as director Hoover died in his sleep at the age of 77.