Charles Joseph Bonaparte

American Attorney General and politician

Charles Joseph Bonaparte - American Attorney General and politician
Born

June 9th, 1851
173 years ago

Died

1921
104 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the 46th United States Attorney General from 1906 to 1909. As a member of the Democratic Party, focused on civil service reform and the establishment of the Bureau of Investigation. Worked under President Theodore Roosevelt and promoted legal integrity within the federal government. Contributed to the early organizational structure of what would eventually become the FBI.

Served as the 46th United States Attorney General

Established the Bureau of Investigation

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