William Joseph Casey was the Director of Central Intelligence from 1981 to 1987. In this capacity he oversaw the entire United States Intelligence Community and personally directed the Central Intelligence Agency. Wikipedia
Born: March 13, 1913, Elmhurst, New York, NY
Died: May 6, 1987 (age 74 years), Roslyn Harbor, NY
Organization founded: Manhattan Institute for Policy Research
Education: Fordham University, St. John's University, and St. John's University School of Law
Previous offices: United States Director of Central Intelligence (1981–1987) and United States Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment (1973–1974)
Party: Republican Party