William J. Flynn (Government Official)

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William J. Flynn

William James Flynn (born November 18, 1867 in New York City , † October 14, 1928 in Larchmont , New York ) was an American government official. On July 1, 1919, he became the fourth director of the Bureau of Investigation (BOI), which later became the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). He resigned from office on August 21, 1921. During the First World War he was employed by the Secret Service .

literature

  • Flynn, William James. In: Athan G. Theoharis (Ed.): The FBI. A comprehensive reference guide. Oryx Press, Phoenix AZ 1999, ISBN 0-89774-991-X , p. 326.

Individual evidence

  1. ^ William J. Flynn. Federal Bureau of Investigation, accessed January 12, 2013 .
personal data
SURNAME Flynn, William J.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Flynn, William James
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American government official
DATE OF BIRTH November 18, 1867
PLACE OF BIRTH New York City
DATE OF DEATH October 14, 1928
Place of death Larchmont , New York