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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.
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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May 18, 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...
Jun 1, 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.
May 18, 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.
May 7, 1987 · William J. Casey, the Director of Central Intelligence until last February, whose role in the Iran-contra affair is under scrutiny in Congress, died of pneumonia yesterday in Glen Cove...
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May 7, 1987 · William J. Casey, 74, a former director of central intelligence and a major figure in the Reagan administration's support of the Nicaraguan contras and its arms sales to Iran, died of pneumonia...
