Events tagged with "charles bonaparte"

Historical Events tagged with "charles bonaparte"

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Crime & Law

Creation of the Chief Examiner's Office

July 26th, 1908 116 years ago

United States Attorney General Charles Joseph Bonaparte issued an order to immediately staff the Office of the Chief Examiner, marking the foundational step in what would later become the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This centralization aimed to enhance federal investigative operations amidst growing concerns over crime and corruption. The establishment was significant as it reflected a burgeoning need for federal law enforcement capabilities during a time of rapid societal changes in America.