George Tenet

George John Tenet (born January 5, 1953) is a former United States Director of Central Intelligence. He submitted his resignation to the President on June 3, 2004, citing "personal reasons". He served as CIA Director until July 11, 2004, when his deputy director, John McLaughlin became acting Director. He was one of the longest serving Directors of the Agency.

Personal

Tenet, the son of Greek-Albanian immigrants from Saranda, Albania, was raised in Queens, attended public schools, and worked in his family's deli. Tenet holds a Bachelor's degree from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University and a Master's degree from the School of International Affairs at Columbia University.

Related Topics:
Queens - Bachelor's degree - School of Foreign Service - Georgetown University - Master's degree - Columbia University

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He is married to A. Stephanie Glakas-Tenet. They have a son, John Michael.

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