James R. Clapper
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About
American military officer and civil servant who was named U.S. Director of National Intelligence in 2010. He had previously served as Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence.
Before Fame
After graduating from the University of Maryland, he attained the rank of Lieutenant General in the United States Air Force and was awarded numerous medals, including the Bronze Star and the Air Medal.
Trivia
He was named Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency in 1991 and was the first civilian to hold that position.
Family Life
He married his wife, Sue, in 1965. They had one daughter together.
Associated With
He was appointed Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency by U.S. President George Bush .
