Why the FBI Director (Usually) Serves 10 Years

Issues Why the FBI Director (Usually) Serves 10 Years The strict term limit for FBI directors was put into place following J. Edgar Hoover's 48 years in the post. After he died in office, it became clear that he had abused the power he amassed over the course of nearly five decades. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE How to Meet Your Congress Members Face-to-Face Will Other States Follow New York's Free College Program? Do We Still Need Selective Service and the Draft? You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Today I Learned newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A Dotdash Brand 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2017 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.