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Start of the FBI
In 1908 a group of special agents formed what would become the investigative arm of the Unites States Department of Justice. -
World War I
The group of special agents' responsibilities increased due to spying threats during World War I. -
"The Roaring Twenties"
During the 1920's, the agents' popularity among the public greatly increased due to them being involved in high-profile crimes such as bank robberies and violations of prohibition. -
J. Edgar Hoover
J. Edgar Hoover is appointed the director of what will become the FBI. -
Getting the name "FBI"
During the Great Depression, FDR Created a plan called the "New Deal." This new plan was created to help the country get through and get out of the Great Depression. As part of this New Deal, the group of agents got the name of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and its powers were again expanded. -
World War II
During World War II, counter-espionage became the main focus of the FBI once again. -
FBI after World War II
After World War II, the FBI's focus shifted towards communists and Russia in general. -
FBI, Civil Rights, and the Vietnam War
From the 1950's through the 70's, Civil rights and the Vietnam War became the main focuses of the FBI. -
Bad Image of the FBI
The FBI gets flak for supposedly spying on American citizens. They get accused of planting bugs in people's homes and offices, tapping telephones, and even kidnapping people. Their image doesn't clear up until just recently. -
Death of J. Edgar Hoover
J. Edgar dies and is no longer the director of the FBI. -
FBI's 100th Aniversery
The Federal Bureau of Investigation celebrates its 100th anniversary. -
FBI Today
The FBI today is a well respected and trusted federal authority. The FBI has gained their reputation back after some setbacks in past years. They are the Federal Bureau of Investigation now and will be for a long time in the future. -
Works Cited
---"U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation." World History: The Modern Era. ABC-CLIO, 2012. Web. 4 Mar. 2012. ---Bing Images
