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William J. Casey

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) throughout much of the Reagan administration.

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Awards
Bronze Star Medal
Education
Fordham University (BS) · Catholic University (attended) · St. John's University (LLB)
Allegiance
United States
Battles/wars
World War II
Born
William Joseph Casey (1913-03-13)March 13, 1913 New York City, U.S.
Branch/service
United States Navy

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Preceded by · 4
William J. Casey → Hamer H. Budge, Henry Kearns, Stansfield Turner, Thomas C. Mann
Succeeded by · 4
William J. Casey → Charles W. Robinson, G. Bradford Cook, Robert Gates (acting), Stephen M. DuBrul Jr.
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William J. Casey → Catholic University (attended), Fordham University (BS), St. John's University (LLB)
President · 3
William J. Casey → Richard Nixon, Richard Nixon Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan
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William J. Casey → United States
Awards · 1
William J. Casey → Bronze Star Medal
Battles/wars · 1
William J. Casey → World War II
Born · 1
William J. Casey → William Joseph Casey (1913-03-13)March 13, 1913 New York City, U.S.

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William J. CaseyAllegianceUnited States1.00infobox
William J. CaseyAwardsBronze Star Medal1.00infobox
William J. CaseyBattles/warsWorld War II1.00infobox
William J. CaseyBornWilliam Joseph Casey (1913-03-13)March 13, 1913 New York City, U.S.1.00infobox
William J. CaseyBranch/serviceUnited States Navy1.00infobox
William J. CaseyChildren11.00infobox
William J. CaseyDeputyFrank Carlucci Bobby Ray Inman John N. McMahon Robert Gates1.00infobox
William J. CaseyDiedMay 6, 1987(1987-05-06) (aged 74) Roslyn Harbor, New York, U.S.1.00infobox
William J. CaseyEducationFordham University (BS)1.00infobox
William J. CaseyEducationCatholic University (attended)1.00infobox
William J. CaseyEducationSt. John's University (LLB)1.00infobox
William J. CaseyPartyRepublican1.00infobox
William J. CaseyPreceded byStansfield Turner1.00infobox
William J. CaseyPreceded byHenry Kearns1.00infobox
William J. CaseyPreceded byThomas C. Mann1.00infobox
William J. CaseyPreceded byHamer H. Budge1.00infobox
William J. CaseyPresidentRonald Reagan1.00infobox
William J. CaseyPresidentRichard Nixon Gerald Ford1.00infobox
William J. CaseyPresidentRichard Nixon1.00infobox
William J. CaseyRankLieutenant1.00infobox
William J. CaseySpouseSophia Kurz1.00infobox
William J. CaseySucceeded byRobert Gates (acting)1.00infobox
William J. CaseySucceeded byStephen M. DuBrul Jr.1.00infobox
William J. CaseySucceeded byCharles W. Robinson1.00infobox
William J. CaseySucceeded byG. Bradford Cook1.00infobox
William J. CaseyUnitUnited States Naval Reserve Office of Strategic Services1.00infobox
William J. CaseyYears of service1943–19461.00infobox

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