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William Joseph Burns (born April 4, 1956) is an American diplomat who has served as director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in the Biden administration since March 19, 2021. He previously served as U.S. deputy secretary of state from 2011 to 2014; in 2009 he served as acting secretary of state for a day, prior to the confirmation of ...
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. Died. April 14, 1932. (1932-04-14) (aged 70) Sarasota, Florida, U.S. Signature. William John Burns (October 19, 1861 – April 14, 1932) was an American private investigator and law enforcement official.
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CIA Director William J. Burns Bill Burns was sworn in as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency in March 2021, making him the first career diplomat to serve as Director. He was promoted to Cabinet rank by President Biden in June 2023.
May 9, 2023 · Advertisement. William Burns, a C.I.A. Spymaster With Unusual Powers. Mr. Burns, a key figure in bolstering the Biden administration’s support for Ukraine, has amassed influence beyond most...
William J. Burns is the director of the Central Intelligence Agency in the Biden administration. The Senate confirmed Burns by voice vote on March 18, 2021. [1] [2] On July 21, 2023, Biden elevated the role to a Cabinet-level position. [3] Biography. Burns received a B.A. in history from LaSalle University.
William Joseph Burns (born April 11, 1956) is an American politician. Burns is the 8th Director of the Central Intelligence Agency since March 19, 2021 during the Joe Biden administration. He was President of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. [1] . He was United States Deputy Secretary of State from 2011 to 2014.
Mar 18, 2021 · March 18, 2021. WASHINGTON — The Senate approved William J. Burns on Thursday as director of the C.I.A., placing a veteran diplomat in charge of rebuilding morale that eroded during the Trump...