William J. Burns
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William J. Burns
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
William Joseph Burns is an American diplomat who has served as director of the Central Intelligence Agency in the Biden administration since March 19, 2021. Wikipedia
Born: 1956 (age 68 years), Fort Liberty
Spouse: Lisa Carty
Office: Director of the Central Intelligence Agency since 2021
Descendants: Elizabeth Burns and Sarah Burns
Previous offices: United States Deputy Secretary of State (2011–2014), Acting United States Secretary of State (2009–2009), Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs of the United States (2008–2011), and more
Education: La Salle University and St John's College, Oxford
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What did William J. Burns do before the CIA?
Burns served as ambassador to Jordan from 1998 to 2001, Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs from 2001 to 2005, ambassador to Russia from 2005 to 2008 and Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs from 2008 to 2011. In January 2021, President Joe Biden nominated Burns to become CIA director.
Who runs the CIA now?
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency | |
Incumbent William J. Burns since March 19, 2021 | |
Central Intelligence Agency | |
Abbreviation | D/CIA |
Reports to | Director of National Intelligence (DNI) |
What are some interesting facts about William Burns?
Ambassador Burns speaks Russian, Arabic, and French, and he has been the recipient of three Presidential Distinguished Service Awards and a number of Department of State awards, including three Secretary's Distinguished Service Awards, two Distinguished Honor Awards, the 2006 Charles E. Cobb, Jr.
Who appointed the head of the CIA?
The CIA Director is nominated by the President with the advice, consent, and confirmation of the Senate.
Burns served as ambassador to Jordan from 1998 to 2001, Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs from 2001 to 2005, ambassador to Russia from 2005 to ...
Executive Secretary Appointed: January 16, 1996 · Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (Jordan) · Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs
He served as the Deputy Secretary of State from 2011-2014 and as the Under Secretary for Political Affairs from 2008 to 2011.
He was Ambassador to Russia from 2005 to 2008, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs from 2001 to 2005, and Ambassador to Jordan from 1998 to ...
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William Joseph Burns. 8th Director of the Central Intelligence Agency · Incumbent. Assumed office. March 19 2021. President, Joe Biden. Deputy, David S. Cohen.
As a young man, Mr. Burns performed well as a Secret Service agent and parleyed his reputation into the William J. Burns International Detective Agency.
He is only the second serving career diplomat in history to become Deputy Secretary of State, and also served as U.S. Ambassador to Russia and Jordan.
William J. Burns was president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. He previously served as U.S. deputy secretary of state.
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May 9, 2024 · He has served as Ambassador to Russia, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, and Ambassador to Jordan. He was nominated by ...
Prior to his tenure as deputy secretary, Ambassador Burns served as Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, from 2008 to 2011, Ambassador to Russia ...
