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On July 26, 2008, the FBI celebrated its 100th anniversary as an intelligence agency and national security organization and a century of service to the American people. Please explore these pages to learn how a small group of 34 investigators has grown into a cadre of more than 30,000 employees, evolving right along with the changing threats facing our nation. And check out our new 132-page book, The FBI: A Centennial History, 1908-2008. |
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1934: The Year of the Gangster |
FBI History In Depth |
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 This year marks the 75th anniversary of a pivotal time in FBI history—when we chased down such infamous criminals as John Dillinger and 'Pretty Boy' Floyd. In the coming months we'll spotlight what we're calling "The Year of the Gangster" through stories, photos, videos, and new case details.
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• Short History of the FBI
• Historic Dates
• History by Period
Origins, 1908-10
Early Days, 1910-21
Lawless Years, 1921-33
New Deal, 1933-39
World War II, 1939-45
Cold War, 1945-60
Vietnam era, 1960-72
Watergate era, 1970s
Global Crime, 1980s
Cold War End, 1989-93
Wired World, 1993-2001
New Mandate, 2001+
• Articles and Artifacts
• Historical Records
• Top Ten Photos |
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 The Top Ten Dillinger Myths
When it comes to this gangster, fact and fiction have often been blended together. Learn the real story as we know it. Story
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Bonnie and
Clyde Redux
On the morning of May 23, 1934, the infamous crime couple drove down a dusty road in Louisiana straight into an ambush. Story
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