William Colby

William Egan Colby (January 4, 1920–April 27, 1996) became Director of Central Intelligence on September 4, 1973, after James R. Schlesinger. It was Colby who launched the Accelerated Pacification Campaign during the Vietnam War. He later would reveal a large amount of information to Congress, such as CIA attempts to assassinate Fidel Castro. He was fired by President Gerald Ford and replaced with George H.W. Bush on January 30, 1976.

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January 4 - 1920 - April 27 - 1996 - Director of Central Intelligence - September 4 - 1973 - James R. Schlesinger - Accelerated Pacification Campaign - Vietnam War - Fidel Castro - President - Gerald Ford - George H.W. Bush - January 30 - 1976

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