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William E. Allen
Former director of the U.S. Bureau of Investigation / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Ellam Allen (1880–1960) was an acting director of the U.S. Bureau of Investigation (BOI) during 1919. The BOI was a predecessor of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).[1]
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William Allen | |
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Acting Chief of the Bureau of Investigation | |
In office February 10, 1919 – July 1, 1919 | |
President | Woodrow Wilson |
Preceded by | A. Bruce Bielaski |
Succeeded by | William J. Flynn |
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Born | 1880 Texas, U.S. |
Died | 1960 (aged 79–80) Texas, U.S. |
Children | 18 |
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Rank | General |
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A former assistant in war matters to the chief of the Bureau of Investigation, Allen was appointed acting director on February 10, 1919.[1] Allen resigned the post from June 30, 1919, and was replaced by William J. Flynn.[1]