William J. Casey
American politician (1913-1987) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Joseph Casey (March 13, 1913 – May 6, 1987) was an American lawyer who was the Director of Central Intelligence from 1981 to 1987. In this capacity he oversaw the entire United States Intelligence Community and personally directed the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).[1][2][3][4]
Quick Facts 13th Director of Central Intelligence, President ...
William J. Casey | |
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13th Director of Central Intelligence | |
In office January 28, 1981 – January 29, 1987 | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Deputy | Frank Carlucci Bobby Ray Inman John N. McMahon Robert Gates |
Preceded by | Stansfield Turner |
Succeeded by | William H. Webster |
Chairman and President of the Export–Import Bank of the United States | |
In office March 14, 1974 – January 2, 1976 | |
President | Richard Nixon Gerald Ford |
Preceded by | Henry Kearns |
Succeeded by | Stephen M. DuBrul Jr. |
5th Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs | |
In office February 2, 1973 – March 14, 1974 | |
President | Richard Nixon |
Preceded by | Thomas C. Mann |
Succeeded by | Charles W. Robinson |
Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission | |
In office April 14, 1971 – February 2, 1973 | |
President | Richard Nixon |
Preceded by | Hamer H. Budge |
Succeeded by | G. Bradford Cook |
Personal details | |
Born | William Joseph Casey (1913-03-13)March 13, 1913 New York City, U.S. |
Died | May 6, 1987(1987-05-06) (aged 74) Roslyn Harbor, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Sophia Kurz |
Children | 1 |
Education | |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1943–1946 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Unit | United States Naval Reserve, Office of Strategic Services |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Bronze Star Medal |
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