Assess the success of J Edgar Hoover in dealing with the problem of the influence of
... The dawn of gangster related crime began in the prohibition years, when President Herbert Hoover initiated prohibition laws as a way to solve the intensifying depression that was taking hold of the nation. ... Prior to J. Edgar Hoovers involvement in the FBI, the government was seen by the American public as untrained, unskilled and unorganized in the crime-fighting department. ... J. Edgar Hoover was not amused by the glorification of these murderers and thieves. ... After the death of four government officials and one special agent during an arrest, Hoover was inspired to appeal to congress and pass nine major crime bills. ... Because an increasing amount of publicity was shifting from the criminals to the crime-stoppers, Hoover also had an increasing thirst for publicity. ... Special agent Purvis contacted Hoover and requested help in the case. Hoover agreed, and worked many months to solve the case, only to find that once solved, he received no glory for the capture and killing of the criminal.