William J. Casey
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William Joseph Casey 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 d
Casey in 1983
Official portrait of Casey as Director of Central Intelligence in 1981
Plaque honoring Casey located in the CIA New Headquarters Building lobby
Stansfield Turner
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Stansfield Turner was an admiral in the United States Navy who served as President of the Naval War College, commander of the United States Second Fleet, and Supreme Allied Commander NATO Southern Eur
William J. Casey
…team following the election. After Reagan took office, Reagan named Casey to the post of Director of Central Intelligence (DCI). Outgoing Director Stansfield Turner characterized the appointment as the "Resurrection of Wild Bill," referring to Bill Donovan, the brilliant and eccentric head of Office of Strategic…
Official portrait, 1983
Turner shaking hands with President Carter after being sworn in
Turner in November 2005