Charles Joseph Bonaparte
American Attorney General and politician
Born
Died
1921
105 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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