William H. Webster

William H. Webster is an American lawyer and judge who directed the FBI from 1978 to 1987 and the CIA from 1987 to 1991.

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Jimmy Carter: Jimmy Carter was the 39th president of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981. Carter appointed Webster FBI director in 1978.
Federal Bureau of Investigation: The Federal Bureau of Investigation is the U.S. federal agency responsible for domestic law enforcement and counterintelligence. Webster directed the FBI for nearly nine years before moving to the CIA.
FBI Abscam investigation: Abscam was an FBI sting operation in the late 1970s and early 1980s that exposed public corruption. The investigation unfolded during Webster’s FBI directorship and tested undercover-operation rules.
President's Intelligence Oversight Board: The President's Intelligence Oversight Board reviews the legality and propriety of U.S. intelligence activities. Webster chaired the board after leaving the CIA, continuing his involvement in intelligence accountability.
Ronald Reagan: Ronald Reagan was the 40th president of the United States, serving from 1981 to 1989. Reagan retained Webster at the FBI and appointed him CIA director.
Central Intelligence Agency: The Central Intelligence Agency is the U.S. agency that collects and analyzes foreign intelligence. Webster led the CIA after his FBI directorship.
FBI Atlanta child murders investigation: The Atlanta child murders were a series of killings of Black children and young adults between 1979 and 1981. The FBI joined the investigation while Webster directed the bureau.
Webster Commission: The Webster Commission was an independent panel that examined CIA security practices after the Aldrich Ames spy case. Webster chaired the 1994 commission that documented failures and recommended security changes.
George H. W. Bush: George H. W. Bush was the 41st president of the United States, serving from 1989 to 1993. Webster led the CIA during Bush’s presidency and later worked with him on national security.
United States federal judge: A United States federal judge presides over cases in the federal court system. Webster’s federal judicial experience preceded his leadership of the FBI and CIA.