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THE FBI: A Centennial History, 1908-2008

THE FBI: A Centennial History, 1908-2008 book cover

To help commemorate its 100th anniversary, the FBI has produced its first coffee-table history, The FBI: A Centennial History, 1908-2008. The 132-page book traces the FBI’s journey from fledgling startup to one of the most respected names in national security, taking you on a walk through the seven key chapters in Bureau history. It features overviews of more than 40 famous cases and an extensive collection of photographs. You can purchase hardcover or paperback copies of the book from the Government Printing Office and from various online booksellers. It is also available here free of charge, either as a printable pdf or in a text-only format.

Table of Contents

Cover/Acknowledgments

Printable pdf Text only
Dedication/Foreword Printable pdf
The Nation Calls, 1908-1923 Printable pdf
The FBI and the American Gangster, 1924-1938 Printable pdf
World War, Cold War, 1939 to 1953 Printable pdf Text only
And Justice for All, 1954-1971 Printable pdf Text only
Crime and Corruption Across America, 1972-1988 Printable pdf Text only
A World of Trouble, 1989-2001 Printable pdf
A New Era of National Security, 2001-2008 Printable pdf
Reference material/Back Cover
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Complete book: Printable pdf | Text only