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In considering the FBI's actions in protecting our society, we must recall the 1960's, when this Nation experienced a period of extreme social unrest and phy ical violence. We well remember the riots both on the streets and on the campuses. Academic buildings ‘were seized, administrative personnel kidnaped, entire universities brought to a halt. From coast to coast this violence became a threat to the integrity of our institutions. These were the days of the planting of bombs in military installations, in office buildings, even on campuses. Manuals setting forth instructions for the making and planting of bombs circulated. In this atmosphere of unrest, extremist groups of various types were active. They hated our government and our democratic liberties. They were interested in destruction and injuring this country. Nothing could have pleased them more than to have’ rendered this . “Nation incapable of resolute and effective action for its own defense. Into FBI headquarters and field offices day after day poured reports of extremism. The question arose: What can be done to meet this extremist challenge? What steps should be taken to protect the rights, lives and “property of law-abiding citizens? + rere Sao ~ hie Dee oR. a =r Ol nr hon ce OR a oe