How J Edgar Hoover and The FBI Ruined Our Lives

from Redacted History · host Andre White

We are always told that the leaders of our countries have term limits, that power cannot stay in one person's hand for too long. But what happens when a corrupt man gets to lead the FBI for almost 50 years? COINTELPRO happens. J Edgar Hoover happens. This episode of the Redacted History Podcast seeks to investigate the American Devil J Edgar Hoover and how his corrupt practices ruined America and helped introduce a security state. SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE: ⁠ / @redactedhistory ⁠ Stay Connected with Me: PATREON: patreon.com/redactedhistory ⁠ / blackkout___ ⁠⁠ / redactedhistory_ ⁠ Contact: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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