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Hoover's War on Gays

As a history of gay D. But Kirchick is up to serious business as well. But no conspiracy theories are needed to account for why gays have long been well-represented in well-traveled government service and in the higher reaches of politics. Even in its heyday, how much of a problem did this situation pose for good governance?

Behind Closed Doors: 10 Secrets of FBI Supremo J. Edgar Hoover

But privately, according to some biographers, he had numerous trysts with men, including a lifelong affair with Tolson. Dissociation -- denying homosexuality, but displaying sexual behavior -- is "not uncommon," according to Dr. Jack Drescher , a New York City psychiatrist who is an expert in gender and sexuality.

Internal Affairs

Charles managed to obtain related files and follow the threads in those accounts which, in turn, led him to others. A groundbreaking book, covering a topic in FBI history that has not been previously explored in any significant way. Skip to content Home Hoover's War on Gays.