S1 E5: Teddy Roosevelt and the Founding of the FBI

S1 E5: Teddy Roosevelt and the Founding of the FBI

Constant Wonder - Season 1, Episode 5

Dec 14, 2021 7:00 am
52:50 mins

Federal law enforcement was weak at the beginning of the 20th century.

Episode Segments

Episode Segments

The Origin of the FBI

A conflict between Teddy Roosevelt and Congress led to the creation of the FBI.

A conflict between Teddy Roosevelt and Congress led to the creation of the FBI.

The Pinkertons

Allan Pinkerton foiled a plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln.

Allan Pinkerton foiled a plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln.

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