William J. Casey
American politician (1913–1987) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Joseph Casey (March 13, 1913 – May 6, 1987) was an American politician. He was the Director of Central Intelligence from 1981 to 1987 under Ronald Reagan. In this capacity he oversaw the entire United States Intelligence Community and personally directed the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
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William J. Casey | |
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13th Director of Central Intelligence | |
In office January 28, 1981 – January 29, 1987 | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | Adm. Stansfield Turner |
Succeeded by | William H. Webster |
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Born | (1913-03-13)March 13, 1913 Elmhurst, Queens, New York |
Died | May 6, 1987(1987-05-06) (aged 74) Roslyn Harbor, New York |
Alma mater | Fordham University, St. John's University |
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Casey was born on March 13, 1913 in Elmhurst, Queens, New York. He studied at Fordham University and at Saint John's University, New York Casey died on May 6, 1987 from brain cancer in Roslyn Harbor, New York, aged 74.[1]