William Raborn
William Francis Raborn, Jr., (June 8, 1905 – March 6, 1990) was the United States Director of Central Intelligence from April 28, 1965 until June 30, 1966. He was also a career United States Navy officer who lead the project to develop the Polaris missile system and retired from the Navy in 1963 as a Vice Admiral.[1]
William Raborn | |
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Director of Central Intelligence | |
In office April 28, 1965 – June 30, 1966 | |
President | Lyndon Johnson |
Deputy | Richard Helms |
Preceded by | John McCone |
Succeeded by | Richard Helms |
Personal details | |
Born | William Francis Raborn, Jr. June 8, 1905 Decatur, Texas, U.S. |
Died | March 6, 1990 McLean, Virginia, U.S. | (aged 84)
Education | United States Naval Academy (BS) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1928–1963 |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Commands | USS Bairoko USS Bennington |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star |
References
- ↑ Michael Wines (March 13, 1990). William F. Raborn Is Dead at 84; Led Production of Polaris Missile. https://www.nytimes.com/1990/03/13/obituaries/william-f-raborn-is-dead-at-84-led-production-of-polaris-missile.html. Retrieved 2015-06-25.