William Raborn
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William Francis Raborn, Jr., (June 8, 1905 – March 6, 1990) was the United States Director of Central Intelligence from April 28, 1965 until June 30, 1966. He was also a career United States Navy officer who led the project to develop the Polaris missile system and retired from the navy in 1963 as a vice admiral.[1]
Quick Facts 7th Director of Central Intelligence, President ...
William Raborn | |
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7th Director of Central Intelligence | |
In office April 28, 1965 – June 30, 1966 | |
President | Lyndon Johnson |
Deputy | Richard Helms |
Preceded by | John McCone |
Succeeded by | Richard Helms |
Personal details | |
Born | William Francis Raborn, Jr. (1905-06-08)June 8, 1905 Decatur, Texas, U.S. |
Died | March 6, 1990(1990-03-06) (aged 84) McLean, Virginia, U.S. |
Education | United States Naval Academy (BS) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1928–1963 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands | USS Bairoko USS Bennington |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star |
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