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William J. Casey was an American lawyer and the Director of Central Intelligence from 1981 to 1987. He served in various roles in the Nixon and Ford administrations, and was the campaign manager of Ronald Reagan in 1980.
William Joseph Casey (New York, 13 marzo 1913 – Roslyn Harbor, 6 maggio 1987) è stato un ufficiale statunitense, dal 1981 a 1987 direttore della CIA.
Learn about William J. Casey, the controversial CIA director under Ronald Reagan who oversaw covert actions in Afghanistan, Central America, and Angola. Find out his role in the Iran-Contra Affair, a secret weapons deal that violated U.S. law and policy.
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1 giu 2017 · This document is a classified history of William J. Casey's term as director of central intelligence (DCI) under President Reagan, who pursued a policy of supporting "freedom fighters" against Soviet proxies. It covers his background, challenges, achievements, and legacy in the context of the Reagan Doctrine.
18 mag 1987 · When the Tower commission tried to find out why a memo Casey had written about the Iran-contra affair never reached the White House, his aide’s explanation seemed almost plausible: Casey had...
18 mag 2018 · Learn about the life and career of William J. Casey, the former CIA director who played a role in the Iran-contra affair. Find out how he became involved in politics, business, and intelligence, and what controversies he faced.
30 mag 2012 · Casey grew up in Long Island, New York, and graduated from Fordham University and St. John's University School of Law. He was then admitted to the New York Bar. Following law school, he joined the Research Institute of America, rising to become chairman of the Institute's board of editors.
