Three comments by J. Edgar Hoover regarding President Eisenhower:
(1)
“My dear Mr. President: Many tributes and accolades are being paid you as you leave the highest office in the land, and although the FBI’s voice in but one of millions, it nevertheless rings with sincerity and respect.”
“Working under your brilliant leadership for two administrations has represented to us the fulfillment of many splendid opportunities to serve the best interests of our great country. Your keen insight and understanding of the crushing responsibilities faced by the Nation’s criminal and subversive fighters have made our task easier.”
“I personally am very grateful for your considerable interest in the FBI and its personnel. The staunchness of the FBI career service is only as strong as the enduring friendships we make throughout life. To borrow a phrase, to us you will never ‘fade away’, but will always remain one of our brighter memories of service to God and country. With all good wishes…Sincerely, Edgar” [FBI HQ file 62-81742, serial #199; 1/18/61 J. Edgar Hoover letter to outgoing President Dwight D. Eisenhower]
(2)
“I have received your letter dated September 25, 1963. Any rumors you have heard indicating the FBI has evidence that former President Dwight D. Eisenhower is a communist are completely false and too absurd to merit consideration.” [FBI HQ file 62-81742, serial #263; 10/2/63 J. Edgar Hoover reply to inquiry about Eisenhower]
(3)
“Anybody who will allege that General Eisenhower was a Communist agent has something wrong with him. A lot of people read such allegations because I get some of the weirdest letters wanting to know whether we have inquired to find out whether that is true. I have known General Eisenhower quite well myself and I have found him to be a sound, level-headed man.” [J. Edgar Hoover testimony before Warren Commission, Volume 5, page 101]
What I am claiming is, he looked the other way and played Sgt. Schultz as the State Dept. and other government agencies were further moled. There were just too many communists still skulking around Wash, DC for too long during the 1950s with impunity.
Just what would Hoover gain by challenging a two-term President and WWII hero amidst peacetime, and create instability and scandal of monumental proportions?