American public servant, former FBI Director, Special Counsel
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Key moments and achievements from Robert Mueller's life.
Robert was born
· United States
Career
After graduating from Princeton University (BA 1966), Mueller joined the U.S. Marine Corps and led a rifle platoon of the Third Marine Division in Vietnam, earning the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry.
Career
After graduating from Princeton University (BA 1966), Mueller joined the U.S. Marine Corps and led a rifle platoon of the Third Marine Division in Vietnam, earning the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry.
Education
After earning a master's in international studies from NYU, Mueller graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law, launching a legal career that would take him to the pinnacle of federal law enforcement.
Education
After earning a master's in international studies from NYU, Mueller graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law, launching a legal career that would take him to the pinnacle of federal law enforcement.
Career
Nominated by President George W. Bush, Mueller became the sixth Director of the FBI on September 4, 2001 — just one week before the September 11 attacks. He transformed the agency from crime-fighting to counterterrorism.
Career
Nominated by President George W. Bush, Mueller became the sixth Director of the FBI on September 4, 2001 — just one week before the September 11 attacks. He transformed the agency from crime-fighting to counterterrorism.
Career
Mueller served as FBI Director from 2001 to 2013, the longest tenure since J. Edgar Hoover, with Congress extending his term by two years. He oversaw the agency's fundamental transformation in the post-9/11 era.
Career
Mueller served as FBI Director from 2001 to 2013, the longest tenure since J. Edgar Hoover, with Congress extending his term by two years. He oversaw the agency's fundamental transformation in the post-9/11 era.
Career
On May 17, 2017, Mueller was appointed Special Counsel to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. His probe resulted in 34 indictments and 7 guilty pleas before concluding in March 2019.
Career
On May 17, 2017, Mueller was appointed Special Counsel to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. His probe resulted in 34 indictments and 7 guilty pleas before concluding in March 2019.
Robert Mueller passed away
