Leon Panetta
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About
American politician who has served as a member of the House of Representatives, the Director of the CIA, and the Secretary of Defense. He was also the White House Chief of Staff during the Clinton Administration from 1994 to 1997.
Before Fame
He served in the US Army from 1964 to 1966 and received the Army Commendation Medal.
Trivia
As director of the CIA he was in charge of the U.S. military operation that led to Osama bin Laden's death.
Family Life
His parents were Italian immigrants from Siderno.
Associated With
He was succeeded by David Petraeus as the Director of the CIA.
