These timely volumes feature the history and purposes of some of the United States' most important government agencies through enlightening prose and carefully chosen photographs, engravings, and paintings. -- Informative guides to various government agencies, processes, and histories -- Perfect introductions to these important topics -- Ideal for research -- Complements school curriculum Countless movies, books, and TV shows have used the FBI for dramatic effect. In this book, the real agency and its missions are uncovered.