[sailfast]

Every few weeks I remind myself that J. Edgar Hoover retired as director of the FBI in 1972 after running the organization for 48 years. Somebody that fundamental to the formation of an organization creates a culture.

[c_c_c]

Not relevant to your point, but Hoover never retired. He died in office.

[junto]

With that much power, he was only ever going to leave in a coffin.

[sailfast]

Good point!