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Clyde Tolson | |
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| 1st Associate Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation | |
| In office 1930 – May 3, 1972 | |
| President | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Mark Felt |
| Acting Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation | |
| In office May 2, 1972 – May 3, 1972 | |
| President | Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | J. Edgar Hoover |
| Succeeded by | L. Patrick Gray (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Clyde Anderson Tolson May 22, 1900 Laredo, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | April 14, 1975 (aged 74) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Congressional Cemetery |
| Education | George Washington University (BA, LLB) |
| Awards |  President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service (1965) |
Clyde Anderson Tolson (May 22, 1900 – April 14, 1975) was the second-ranking official of the FBI from 1930 until 1972, from 1947 titled Associate Director, primarily responsible for personnel and discipline. He was the protégé and long-time top deputy of FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover.[1][2][3]
- ^ Gage, Beverly (November 10, 2011). "Were J. Edgar Hoover and Clyde Tolson Lovers?". Slate. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
- ^ "J. Edgar Hoover: Gay or Just a Man Who Has Sex With Men?". US: ABC News. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
- ^ "J. Edgar Hoover Was Homosexual, Blackmailed by Mob, Book Says". Los Angeles Times. February 6, 1993. Retrieved February 14, 2022.