William Webster

William Webster, who passed away at the age of 101, was a distinguished American public servant who notably served as the director of both the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), making him the only person in U.S. history to hold both positions. His career spanned over six decades, during which he served in the U.S. Navy, worked as a federal judge appointed by President Richard Nixon, and led the FBI from 1978 to 1987 before becoming the director of the CIA from 1987 to 1991. Webster was deeply committed to upholding the rule of law and protecting national security throughout his life.