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{ BIOGK..PHICAL SKETCH OF JOHN EDGAR HOOVER DIRECTOR. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, SANGMNKE AOR JULY 1, 1966 John Fdgar Hoover was born January 1, 1895, in the District of Columbia. He was educated in the public schools of the District of Columbia and received Bachelor of Laws and Master of Laws degrees from The George Washington University. He holds honorary degrees from The George Washington University, Pennsylvania Military College, New York University, Kalamazoo College, Westminster CoNege, Oklahoma Baptist University, Georgetown University, Drake University, University of the South, University of Notre Dame, St. John’s University Law School, Rutgers University, University of Arkansas, Holy Cross College, Seton Hall College, Marquette University, Pace CoNege, Morris Harves College and The Catholic University of America. Mr. Hovuver entered the Department of Justice ip 1917, and in 1919 he was appointed Special Assistant to the Attorney General. From 1921 until 1924 he served as Assistant Director, Bureau of Investigation, and in May, 1924, he was named Director., He has been admitted to practice law before the bar of the District Court of the United States for the District of Columbia, the United Statea Court of Claims and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Hoover is a Mason, both Royal Arch and Scottish Rite. 33°, and a Shriner. He is a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity; Omicron Delta Kappa; Delta Theta Phi; Alpha Phi Omega; and Zeta Sigma Pi. He is a member of many national and statewide law enforcement associations; a trustee of The George Washington University; member, Board of Directors, Boys’ Clubs of America; member, National Court of Honor, and honorary member, National Council, Boy Scouts of America; Active Member, Grand Council, Order of DeMolay. He is a member of the Columbia Country Club, Washington, D. C. He has authored three books, “Persons In Hiding,” 1938: “Masters of Deceit,” 1958; and “A Study of Communism,” 1962. On 3-8-46, Mr. Hoover was presented the Medal of Merit by the President of the United States. On 11-13-54, he was awarded the Cardinal Gibbons Meda] by the Nationa) Alumni Association of The Catholic University of America for outstanding service to his country.. On 527-55, President Eisenhower presented Mr. Hoover the National Security Medal for his outstanding service in the field af antalligan: eolatina teh Natinnal Garueity On 129758 DPeoacidant Pisanhawar neseantad ble Uaneuae O1 ite pigence Tepating tO NStiGhal: Security. UN s-ei-o0, PPesigent Liseniower presented mr. moover the President’s Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service. On 4-28-58, he received the U. 5. Chamber of Commerce “Creat Living Americans” award. On 5-5-58, he received the Freedoms Founda- tion’s “George Washington Honor Medal” for his speech, *The American Ideal.” On 6-16-59, he was presented the “American Citizenship” award by the Junior Order United American Mechanics. On §-4-61, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution commending Mr. Hoover upon his 37 years of “distinguished service to the United States” as Director of the FBI. On 12-7-61, Mr. Hoover received the Mutual of Omaha Criss Award for “his outstanding contribution to the personal security and safety of the American public.” On 2-22-62, he received the Freedoms Foundation’s “George Washington Honor Medal” for the second time. On 8-14-62, t the Order Knights of Pythias conferred its first annual Distinguished Service Award upon Mr. Hoover. On 11-9-62, the Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A. presented Mc. Hoover their highest award, the “Gold Medal of Merit,” which was inscribed ‘In recognition of outstanding and Meritorious service in the battle for civil rights and jiberties. His integrity and devotion to juatice will be remembered forever.” On 11-16-63 Mr, Hoover received the “Pro Deo et Juventute Award” from the National Catholic Youth Organization in New York City. On 12-4-63 Mr. Hoover was the recipient of the “Brotherhood Award” from the Brotherhood of Washington Hebrew Congregation “for his un- SWerVINg devotion to the betterment of brotherhood among all races, creeda and colors.” On 11-24-64, Mr. Hoover received the “Sword of Loyola Award" because “his life has been one of selfless devotion end liad ™ nm 19.19.84 Mie UHnnwoer sopesived tha “Caold Madal® nf The Dannauluania Gnaninte to country FEELS) 100. MIU Lae RG SD Wks FREE PEE eR La SPA TE re wa haw 2 VOT LYE Ue it hy “for distinguished achievement.” He was awarded the “Grand Cross of Honour” by the Supreme Council, Scottish Rite, 322, on October 19, 1965. _ Mr. Hoover received a commission in the United States Army Reserves in 1922 and resigned his commission on April 24, 1942, in view of the importance of the intelligen work of the FBI, of which he was Director. At that time he held the rank of Lieutenan Colonel] in Military Intelligence. FNCLOSULRE | . - Soe ergo pe eT SER TI sm on mn ate