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