Who was the first woman to be part of the FBI?

• A. Mary Whitehouse
• B. Anna Sage, also known as the "Lady in Red"
• C. J. Edgar Hoover
• D. Edith Nesbit

Answer: (B)

Anna Sage, known as the "Lady in Red," was indeed the first woman to work with the FBI, specifically in cooperation with the Bureau during the 1920s. She gained notoriety for her collaboration with federal agents to apprehend the infamous gangster John Dillinger. Her involvement with the Bureau marked a significant moment in law enforcement history, as she stood out as a female figure in a male-dominated field at that time. This partnership not only highlighted the evolving role of women in crime and law enforcement but also underscored the complexities and challenges they faced within the system.

The other figures mentioned do not have the same historical significance in relation to the FBI. Mary Whitehouse was an influential teacher and activist, J. Edgar Hoover was the first Director of the FBI and instrumental in shaping the Bureau but was not a woman, and Edith Nesbit was an author and a significant cultural figure but not involved with law enforcement or the FBI.