1908: The BOI is established.
1933: The BOI becomes the Division of Investigation.
1935: The Division of Investigation is officially renamed the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
So beginning with Hoover, who wasDirector when it became the FBI…
15 Directors less the 7 Acting Directors = 8
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Kash = 9
https://www.fbi.gov/history/directors
Christopher Wray, August 2, 2017 - January 20, 2025
Christopher Wray was sworn in as the Director of the FBI on August 2, 2017.
Andrew McCabe (Acting), May 9, 2017 - August 2, 2017
Andrew McCabe was named Acting Director of the FBI on May 9, 2017.
James B. Comey, September 4, 2013 - May 9, 2017
James B. Comey was sworn in as the Director of the FBI on September 4, 2013.
Robert S. Mueller, III, September 4, 2001- September 4, 2013
Robert Mueller headed the FBI for exactly 12 years, the second longest in history, following legislation in 2011 that extended his tenure by two years.
Thomas J. Pickard (Acting), June 25, 2001 - September 4, 2001
On June 25, 2001, Mr. Pickard was appointed Acting Director of the FBI by Attorney General John Ashcroft.
Louis J. Freeh, September 1, 1993 - June 25, 2001
Louis Freeh was confirmed by the Senate on August 6, 1993 and was sworn in as Director on September 1, 1993.
Floyd I. Clarke (Acting), July 19, 1993 - September 1, 1993
On July 19, 1993, Floyd I. Clarke assumed the duties of Acting Director of the FBI. He served in this capacity until September 1, 1993.
William S. Sessions, November 2, 1987 - July 19, 1993
On November 1, 1987, Judge Sessions resigned his position as United States District Judge to become Director of the FBI and was sworn in on November 2, 1987.
John E. Otto (Acting), May 26, 1987 - November 2, 1987
John E. Otto served as Acting Director of the FBI between May and November 1987.
William H. Webster, February 23, 1978 - May 25, 1987
William Webster resigned as judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on February 23, 1978 to become Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
James B. Adams (Acting), February 15, 1978 – February 23, 1978
James Blackburn Adams was appointed acting director of the FBI, serving February 15, 1978 until February 23, 1978.
Clarence M. Kelley, July 9, 1973 - February 15, 1978
Mr. Kelley was sworn in as Director of the FBI in Kansas City, Missouri on July 9, 1973.
William D. Ruckelshaus (Acting), April 30, 1973 - July 9, 1973
William Doyle Ruckelshaus served as Acting Director of the FBI between April 1973 and July 1973.
L. Patrick Gray (Acting), May 3, 1972 - April 27, 1973
Louis Patrick Gray, III served as Acting Director from May 3, 1972 to April 27, 1973.
J. Edgar Hoover, May 10, 1924 - May 2, 1972
J. Edgar Hoover led the FBI for nearly a half-century, from 1924 until 1972. Under Director Hoover, the Bureau grew in responsibility and importance, becoming an integral part of the national government and an icon in American popular culture.